Kadikoy and Uskudar
Kadikoy and Uskudar are on the Asian side of the city and were once independent of Istanbul. They were only incorporated into the city in the late 19th Century. There area regular steamers across the water linking European and Asian sides as well as two bridges to carry road traffic. There are many waterside neighborhoods where you can relax over a drink and watch the world go by. Sites on this side of the water include: Camlica Hill - one of the highest hills in Istanbul, offering magnificent views of the city – a popular day trip for Turkish families to picnic: Maiden’s |Tower (Leander’s Tower) set on a small island and surrounded by legend; Bagdat Caddesi crammed with cafes, restaurants and excellent shopping opportunities.
Istanbul is a city of contrasts – Europe and Asia; East and West; Modern and traditional. With its magnificent mosques competing with up-market modern hotels to dominate the skyline, Istanbul won’t fail to fascinate. The sites and sounds of the history have graced the history books for centuries –Apart from the sites, Istanbul itself is a wonder to behold. Divided by the turquoise waters of the Bosphorous, what better way to discover the city than a cruise past the waterfront villages, forested slopes and ancient fortresses.
Istanbul is also famous for its food which is almost exclusively fabulous – whether you are dining at a back street kebab house, a fancy fish restaurant or one of the top class international hotels.
And of course Istanbul is a shopper’s paradise. A visit to the Grand Bazaar is a must where you can find almost anything you want. But don’t miss out on the modern metropolis of shopping centres full of the designer and boutique shops which make Istanbul such a great destination for a break.
Car hire services in Istanbul, Turkey
Car hire Kadikoy
Airport transfer services
Istanbul Airport transfers to Kadikoy
For more information about Kadikoy we recommend the following sources:
Wikipedia, Kadikoy
DMOZ, Links over Kadikoy
