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.
we went there after our cruise on the bosphorus.
we were there in april and it was the 7th festival of tulips so the whole place was colored with tulips!
it's a great place to visit where u can enjoy a wonderful view of istanbul and the bosphorus.
it's also a very relaxing place with lots of green trees, playgroung…
The place is totally for locals unless yu're coming from the desert itself. Used to be a charm 20 years ago, but these days it's a view of the unstructured growing pains of the city.
A very nice view point of the entire Istanbul. A surrounding park with lots of places where kids can play, an artificial river with small waterfalls and two small lakes. Lots of trees under which you can enjoy the shadow in a hot summer day or a family picnic.
There is a paid parking lot – 5 TL ~ 2.5…
We came here as part of our Bosphorus & Two Continents tour. We had lunch at the restaurant (lunch was so-so) then we were given free time to explore. We enjoyed the views tremendously. We were lucky that the fog settled by then, but I can see how pointless it would be to visit Camlica while fog hovers over the…
A hassle to gt to unless you ave a driver. Nice view from the Asia to the European side but there re other easiest ways to see the same
full of television antennas. so crowded. no parking place, poor service at cafe and restaurants.
If you are in town for more than 2-3 days, go to Camlica Hill on the asian side. The park is lovely, filled with restored tea houses and the view is the best in town. Spend a few hours drinking tea and taking a leisurely stroll around the park like a native. Good combined with a trip to Uskudar where…
Camlica Hill is one of the places where you can best view the Bosphorus…
I do not want to mention the incredible view. You can find about it in other reviews below or above. What I want to underline is the restaurant run by the Istanbul Mınicipality. You can either choose from the menu or ask for the fix menu. I chose the fix menu which has soup, meat, desert and drink. I paid…
Camlica is one of those 7 hills of Istanbul located in Asian part. you can easily reach the place by bus (15E) from Uskudar. but its a long ride.
Camlica is just a green hill which you can see a beautiful sight of Istanbul from its top. Also there are some cafes and restaurants on top of the hill which…