Kuzguncuk is one of the most renowned areas where many movies and TV series have been filmed. Discover the other side of Istanbul in the district of Kuzguncuk with its historical buildings that have been preserved to this day.
Kuzguncuk is a colorful Bosphorus area on the Asian coast of the Bosphorus, behind Uskudar towards the Black Sea. Kuzguncuk is bordered by Beylerbeyi to the north, Burhaniye to the east, İcadiye and Sultantepe to the south, and the Bosphorus Strait to the west. Besiktas is on the other side of the Bosphorus.
The word Kuzguncuk means up türkisch "little raven" or "the barred window of a prison". During the Byzantine Time this area might have been called Khrysokeramos (Hrisokeramos), meaning "golden brick", because there was a church with a gilded roof.
What can I expect in Kuzguncuk?
For those who are tired of the traffic, congestion and reinforced concrete buildings of the city, Kuzguncuk is a rare neighborhood where you can embark on a historical journey. Kuzguncuk is a pretty neighborhood surrounded by huge plane trees, villas and wooden houses where you can experience everyday Turkish life on the Bosphorus.
Things to do and places to visit in Kuzguncuk
The most notable feature of Kuzguncuk is that people of different faiths live in harmony. Lots Moscheen, Churches and synagogues stand side by side, which is a manifestation of this trait.
Kuzguncuk houses
The colorful wooden houses and streets create a great street culture. Kuzguncuk is a great place to relax, relive the past and get lost in the narrow streets. Kuzguncuk is also famous for its beautiful villas along the Bosphorus.
Nakkastepe Millet Bahçesi
One of the points of interest & sights Istanbul's must-visit is undoubtedly the one Nakkastepe National Garden. It is not only a local recreation area, but also an eye-catcher for tourists and visually offers a unique festival.
When talking about the Activities speaks, which can be carried out in the Nakkaştepe National Garden, the first thing that comes to mind is a picnic.
There is also a very nice cafeteria in the middle of Nakkaştepe.
The park also has many hiking trails, bike trails, tennis courts, athletic fields, and an Adventure Survivor Course.
The best part is the magnificent view of the Bosphorus Bridge.
Admission to the public park is free.
What to eat in Kuzguncuk?
Kuzguncuk is an important district of Uskudar and welcomes its guests with its unique places.
Here you can find many nice cafes and restaurants, sit in the shade of the plane trees and drink tea in front of the Bosphorus backdrop, which is a big attraction here.
You can also visit the famous fish restaurant Ismet Baba visit the Bosphorus, which is a popular place to eat fresh fish.
How to get to Kuzguncuk?
Kuzguncuk is located on the Asian coast of the Bosphorus, about 1,5 kilometers from Uskudar. It is an easy walking distance from Uskudar.
For visitors from the European side you can take a ferry across Besiktas to Üskudar and then take bus line 15 or 15 Y to Kuzguncuk.
- public ferries from Besiktas, Kabatas, Karakoy and Eminonu to Uskudar,
- then take midibus or public bus towards Beykoz,
- or walk along the coast.
Alternatives:
- Line Cengelkoy – Istinye (Cengelkoy – Arnavutkoy – Bebek – Kandilli – Anadolu Hisari – Kanlica – Emirgan – Istinye)
- Line Anadolu Kavagi - Uskudar (Anadolu Kavagi - Beykoz - Cubuklu - Kanlica - Anadolu Hisari - Cengelkoy - Beylerbeyi - Uskudar)
- Bosphorus line
