Çamlıca - Istanbul - Turkey

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Çamlıca Hill is one of the highest points of the Bosphorus and Istanbul, 263 m high from the sea level. It was used as a picnic area. In the early 1980' the Touring Automobile Association built a series of restaurants which include a Turkish cafe and a park. After the wedding ceremony newly wed couples come here to drink tea with their relatives.

Famous for its sunset views of Istanbul and Bosphorus, Çamlıca Hill offers a uniquely pleasant retreat with its fresh air and the pavilions. In many poems and works of literature, Istanbul is known for its seven hills, Çamlıca is the tallest of the seven. Çamlıca Hill, which is also mentioned in many songs, is located in Üsküdar. The most beautiful sunsets in the entire city can be viewed from this hill. Among the many locations visible from Çamlıca are the Prince Islands, Sultanahmet, Süleymaniye and Ortaköy. As you will see, the view certainly does justice to the silhouette of Istanbul that it encompasses.

The hill is divided into two separate sections: Büyük and Küçük Çamlıca. Without doubt, it provides a warm welcome to those who would like to view the panoramic beauty of Istanbul and the Bosphorus and the unique beauty of an Istanbul sunset. In addition to the hill's famous views, it is also home to many cafes, where you can get your fill of the unique pleasure that narghile offers. Often newly-married couples make trips to Çamlıca Hill after their ceremony, further adding to the lively atmosphere on the hill.

Due to the fact that the Ottoman sultans paid a good deal of attention and appreciation to the area, Çamlıca is also the site of many pavilions. As expressions of the splendor and joie de vivre of the Ottoman Sultanate, these pavilions most of which still exist today helped to make Çamlıca what it is.

Today they provide an excellent setting for an Istanbul brunch, and their natural beauty offers succor to many an Istanbul resident who has grown exhausted from the bustle of urban life. In these surroundings, you can enjoy the flavor of tea or a Turkish coffee.

The Çamlıca pavilions are located within the Çamlıca Grove. Enjoy a delightful breakfast here or bring a picnic. The pavilions are a unique example of how the Ottoman's fine architecture is applied with today's aesthetics. Its panorama spreading as far as Kartal covers Kadıköy, Eminönü, Üsküdar and Beşiktaş.

The Sofa, Cihannüma, Topkapı and Su Pavilions, all of which demonstrate the elegance and detail of Ottoman architecture, are all located within the Küçük Çamlıca Woods. If you want to give yourself the gift of a brunch, while taking in the incomparable views of the Bosphorus during your trip to Istanbul, the establishments located in these pavilions will surely satisfy you with their diverse breakfast menus. At these pavilions, you will find a wide variety of food, along with hot and cold drinks. They are open from 09:00-23:00.

Moreover, located within the Çamlıca Grove, Su Pavilion (Water Pavilion) is also at your service with its pool, waterfall and cafeteria menu during the summer time. The pavilions offer cafeteria service during the weekdays and on weekends. Engagement parties, wedding ceremonies, other meetings and organizations often take place on the grounds as well.

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