Güzelce Kemeri, Ottoman aqueduct in Cebeci, Sultangazi district, Turkey.
Güzelce Kemeri is a water-carrying arch in the Sultangazi district that conveys water across two rows of arches stacked one above the other. The structure is built from cut stone and connected multiple water sources together.
The structure was built in the mid-16th century as part of a project to bring more water into the city. It reused existing older water lines and improved the system significantly.
The structure shows the craftsmanship of earlier times through its carefully cut stones and traditional arch design. It reminds visitors of how important water was to the city's life and growth.
Visitors should know that the structure is best viewed from outside, with stone details most visible from certain distances. The best time to visit is after rainfall or when the surrounding water basin is full.
The structure was part of a vast network of many dozen arches that transported water over long distances from the forest into the city. Its design with stacked arches was a practical solution for uneven ground.
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