WHAT IS CAMLICA HILL AND WHERE IS IT LOCATED?
As any of turkey guided tours will mention while taking you around it, Istanbul is well known for its seven hills, and the Çamlıca hill is the tallest of the seven. Camlica hill is located just few kilometers from Uskudar, big and densely inhabited Istanbul district. While you are in a visit to Istanbul, it will be a great idea to go ona istanbul tour to Camlica Hill, because it will offer you unique and different perspective of the whole town.
Istanbul locals often come to Camlica hill for family weekend picnics, because it not only has excellent view on town, but it is also location of nature, with well kept woods and flower gardens-and so close to the busy town.
Camlica hill is divided into two parts, called Big and Little Camlica. Big Camlica is 267 meters high, offering magnificent view on town and surrounding area and is popular part of istanbul sightseeing exactly because of that reason. Little Camlica is not as popular part of Istanbul tours, but it also has lots to offer, with its well kept walking paths, gardens and woods.
When you arrive on the top of Big Camlica you will get breath-taking view of Bosphorus Bridge and Bay, Marmara Sea, as well as Prince’s Island.
To make your visit to Camlica Hill even more pleasant experience, while on daily istanbul tours, you can take a rest or have a meal with magnificent view in one of several tea gardens or restaurants. Hill even more p
INTERESTING FACTS
Camlica Hill has been well kept even in the Ottoman time, as sultans liked to visit it and wanted it to look attractive. Pavillions and flower gardens were designed over it, so even these days visit to Camlica Hill is fantastic experience during spring when tulips planted in the honor of Istanbul Tulip Festival come to bloom, as well as beautiful wild flowers.
Pavillions built during Ottoman time are mostly there as many of them were kept and renovated during time, making Camlica Hill what it is even today: great location for visits, picknics, and place to enjoy in the magnificent town view. Some of these old but well kept pavillions are: Cihannuma, Su, Topkapi and Sofa. They are all located in the Kucuk Camlica woods, offering you excellent opportunity to sit and rest, while enjoying magnificent view.
Restaurants on the Hill are open from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will offer you tasty meal, coffee or tea, and fantastic overview over town.
PRACTICAL INFO ABOUT VISITING CAMLICA HILL
The most convenient way to come to Camlica Hill and enjoy in the views is by the car or with one of istanbul tour operator.
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