Başakşehir

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Başakşehir, Modern administrative district in northwest Istanbul, Turkey

Located on the European side of Istanbul at 70 meters elevation, Başakşehir extends across 107 square kilometers with numerous residential developments.

The area contains Yarımburgaz Cave with prehistoric remains and was part of the Via Egnatia route during the Byzantine Empire's connection to Europe.

Multiple educational institutions from primary schools to Ibn Haldun University shape the district's focus on learning and academic advancement.

The district connects to central Istanbul through an extensive public transportation network of metro lines, buses, and major roadway access points.

Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital operates as one of the largest medical facilities in Turkey, serving the growing population of Istanbul.

Location: Istanbul Province

Elevation above the sea: 70 m

Website: http://basaksehir.gov.tr

GPS coordinates: 41.08333,28.81667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:13

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