Çamlıca Hill – Militaru Teodora Amalia
Çamlıca Hill, is a hill in the Üsküdar district of the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. At 288 m above sea level, Çamlıca Hill offers a panoramic view of the southern part of Bosphorus and the mouth of the Golden Horn. The hill has a park which is a favourite spot for both locals and tourists alike. There are multiple places specifically dedicated to sitting and enjoying the view as well as terraces and booths. Closest to one of the attractions of the hill, is a terrace which offers traditional food and drinks together with international cuisine for all the possible clients. And of course there are cats waiting to be petted and fed all throughout the park and while sitting down somewhere to eat.
There are two main attractions on the hill, Çamlıca Mosque and Çamlıca Tower.
Currently the largest mosque in Turkey, the Grand Çamlıca Mosque is a landmark complex for Islamic worship which was completed and opened on 7 March 2019. The mosque's design was inspired by Classical Ottoman architecture and the works of Mimar Sinan. The stained glass windows are a beautiful part of the mosque, the pictures representing well known scenes and symbols of Muslim faith. On the walls with doors are paintings and pictures significant to the history and culture of Istanbul. The mosque is open for everyone to visit and enter, offering covers for women in case they do not have a head scarf or a hijab.
Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower is a telecommunications tower with an observation deck in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey. With a total height of 587 metres, it carries the title of the highest structure in Istanbul. It’s a great place to visit for those who want a view of the city without going to the park or the mosque. It also has a great coffee shop and the option of eating in the tower with the view of the city below.
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