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. Camlica 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.
Breakfast over the Bosphorus
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 splendour 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 succour 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 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.
Camlica Hill is on the Asian side of Istanbul and here you can view both sides on the top of the hill on a clear day but the weather must be good in order for you to see these wonderful views.
You can enjoy the overview scenery of Istanbul. There is also restaurants serving Turkish Cuisine specials such as haricot bean. At the top of Camlica, there is municipality restaurants, which are clean and economic.
great view, nice walking park – great to spend time with kids. Located on Anatolia side, so need to allocate 3-4 hrs for the visit.
The place is really amazing and it's goodness lies in its simplicity, easy to find by bus but once the bus arrives you have to take a taksi if you did not like walking as it is really high, the place is tidy and has a playing area for kids but in my opinion they need to add more food…
We spent a lovely few hours in the sunshine people watching, eating and taking photos.
The views were amazing and the tulips were just beautiful, planted in lovely patterns for the Lale ( tulip) festival.
We got a ferry from Eminonu to Kadkoy then a 14f bus and a fellow passenger kindly advised us where to get off, about a…
there's a restaurant on the top of the hill that offers panoramic view of the two continents!
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For a relaxing afternoon excursion, get a bus out to Camlica Hill on the Asian side of the Bosphorus bridge, have a snack and a drink at one of the many cafes and bars and enjoy the fabulous views across the river and out to Sultanahmet. Hang around until evening to enjoy the lights of Istanbul then catch a bus…
We went on a full day Bosphoros cruise and this was on of the stopping points, which I was very pleased with, the most amazing view, for the highest point of the Aisian side, very picturess, small park like area.
We had stopped there for about 20 minutes, taking pictures, didnt want to have luch, buy they do have a…
Unfortunately this highest hill of Istanbul is occupied by noisy crowd and nasty restaurants. Although I am living close to Camlica Hill, I never want to go there in regular hours. Try to go there at very early hours of the day to admire the sunrise
I wanted to go to Camlica every time i come to Istanbul, but i did it only at July. A weather was very hot and Istanbul was covered as by fog, so view at pictures are not so clear and sharp. But a i could see many places i know, even i saw Novotel at Zeytinburnu! I was impressed of…