Camlica Hill, Public hilltop park on Asian side, Istanbul, Turkey.
The 268-meter elevation peak provides views of the Bosphorus Strait, the Marmara Sea, and both European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
Ottoman Sultan Murat IV selected this hill for his summer residence and hunting lodge during his reign in the seventeenth century.
The hill features tea gardens, walking paths, and observation terraces where local families gather for traditional afternoon picnics and social gatherings.
Visitors can reach the hill by taking public buses from Üsküdar or hiring taxis, with the site open every day from sunrise to sunset.
Bird trainer Ivaz Fakih used the grassy summit to train birds of prey, and his tomb remains at the peak of the hill.
Elevation above the sea: 268 m
GPS coordinates: 41.02752,29.06837
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:36
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