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.
Camlica Hill is the top of Istanbul. On our last day in Turkey, this was one way to see what we did not see. You can see all parts of Istanbul, and enjoy the scenery or relax over a coffee or tea. Stroll around the gardens and enjoy it.
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 otherwise it will be a waste of time. There are restaurants here where you can view the European parts…
A good place to take a break in the late afternoon, see the view and enjoy some refreshments at the cafe. There is a playground for children.
An Asian side belvedere with, so they say, awesome wiev on the city which unfortunately i didn't happen to see because of the bad, foggy weather. This weather-dependance is reason why i didn't rate it as "excellent".
Nevertheless, place is very nice and clean, with awesome ottoman style restaurant on the top. Don't skip it! 🙂
the hill def worth the trip, you have wonderful views of Istanbul and a nice park to rest after the walk, with a kiosk with hot drinks and a very cozy set up. they hanged speakers in the trees, but the music i have to say was quite disturbing.
If you go there, don't miss the sun setting into the…
we found our way up to the top of Camlica hill on our recent visit to istanbul.
amazing views of the city and surrounding areas.
beautiful gardens and fairly priced drinks and food.
well worth the trek up the hill to get there…..
It is a lovely place, walk uphill until you arrive to an open air sitting area with Turkish style surrounding by cafeterias serving all kinds of drinks, dondurma, gozleme. Drink kahve and spend nice time in the panoramic view of the bosphorus, bridges, houses, camiis,…Bring your camera to take nice photos of 2 continents. Wait until the sunset, you will…
This place is beyond beautiful! It has the most amazing view of Istanbul. It is a photographer's haven as there is an amazing view a each angle. The focal view being the Bosphorus and Bosphorus bridge. My first time going there was in the afternoon and it was really cold and weather wasn't great at all but it was still…
Camlica Hill provides wonderful views of Istanbul city below.There is a nice garden as well as a restaurant serving local delicacies and tea/coffee. You may be able to get some great shots from here on a clear day
We are staying in old city town and we decided to visit the Camlica hill.
First, we got on the ferry from Eminonu to Uskudar (3 TL one way) and at Uskudar we took bus 15C (we had to ask some guy in information center where to buy ticket and wich bus to take) and got off on the last…