Beykoz.. the home of nobles and their luxurious palaces throughout history
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There are specific areas known as the homes of the richest people in Istanbul and if you ask the individuals of Turkish people where the rich people of Turkey live in Istanbul, most of them will reply that the rich people of Turkey live in the palaces lining alongside the Bosphorus starting from the south, from the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea in the north, and there are several areas known as the home to Istanbul’s rich, whether businessmen, politicians and judges from These areas are Bebek, Basiktash, Nişantaşı and Sariyer on the European side, Kadikoy, Uskudar and Beykoz on the Asian side.
Beykoz and Sariyer are the homes of the ruling class of politicians and economists, and Beykoz is especially a recreation and living area, as it combines proximity to the city center, whether the center of Istanbul is in the Asian or European section, and rural nature due to the spread of green spaces, rivers and rural hills. If you decide to take a walk in Beykoz, you will find that it is full of palaces and villas are interspersed with some simple houses, it is a villa area par excellence, in this article we will talk about the Beykoz area, the home of the nobles and their villas and palaces throughout history.
Historical brief:
The history of the Beykoz district dates back to 700 BC, as the history of the region extends back to the Greek civilization, as the Thracians and the Greeks were the first to historically settle that upper region of the Bosphorus. The ancient name of it was "Amicus or Amnikos" after the name of the Thracian king, and throughout ages the people who settled there were changed several times, as many invaders from all over the Black Sea and beyond, such as: Thracians, Bithynas, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and finally Turks, settled in this area, due to the huge fisheries in the Bosphorus so it was an opportunity to plunder communities the richest stable around the Marmara Sea.
As for the name "Beykoz", it originated in the period of the Ottoman Empire and is consist into two ancient words: Bey, which means: prince or master. And the word Koz, which means a village in the Persian language, or one of the types of walnut, later became as one word “Beykoz.”.
Beykoz was the preferred region of the Ottoman sultans and nobles and their court during the Ottoman period to practice hunting and escape from the noise of the city, where the fishing huts in küçüksu, the water fountains and mosques that adorn the villages along the coast, are the remains of that rich and ancient Ottoman era. In the modern era, Beykoz became an independent district in 1928, and it remains in its administrative status to this day.
Location:
Beykoz is located on the northern tip of the Bosphorus Strait on the Asian side of Istanbul at an altitude of 270 meters above sea level, and extends over an area of 239 thousand square kilometers and includes about 45 residential neighborhoods in which about 248,000 people live.
Beykoz is about an hour away from the city center and Taksim by car, as it is 26 km from Taksim Square, 52 km from Sabiha Gokcen Airport, and 50 km from the new Istanbul Airport, and its housing varies between popular buildings, modern residential complexes and high-end luxury villas. And you can reach there by bus from Kadikoy and Uskudar areas, or by Yavuz Selim Bridge or from the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, for those coming to it from the European side.
The nature of the Beykoz region:
The Beykoz district extends over a wide area of green forests and vast parks. The area of Beykoz is 239.2 square kilometers, while its population is 248.595, according to the latest official statistics for the year 2021, which have made it famous for the beauty of its nature, green forests, streams and estuaries coming from the Küçüksu and Göksu areas, where the Bosphorus meets the Black Sea, and Beykoz municipality also includes a group of rural villages with charming nature such as Riva, which is famous for its beauty overlooking the Black Sea, close to the Bosphorus and the European side of Istanbul.
This nature has given this area a preference, especially among major investors wishing to own real estate in Istanbul, who find Beykoz apartments and its luxurious villas with various views a haven for quiet living in the city of Istanbul that never sleeps and does not stop moving.
Infrastructure and services in Beykoz:
Because the region throughout its history has been a destination for sultans and princes, as long as interest in it has been among the priorities of rulers throughout history and to this day, they have given it special attention, which made it enjoy many excellent services, because in the past it included palaces and restrooms for sultans and princes, and today it includes the most luxurious villa complexes. Residential housing, which is also inhabited by politicians, rulers and the elite of Turkish society, and therefore, we find that it has a strong infrastructure in all its facilities, whether it is highways, hospitals, universities and other services.
In terms of roads and highways, Beykoz is connected to the rest of Istanbul and other cities by two highways. One of them is the Northern Marmara highway that connects to Sultan Yavuz Selim Bridge, and the E-80 highway that connects to the Sultan Mehmet Bridge over the Bosphorus, and through these two highways, in addition to public transportation, Beykoz has a transport network that connects it in all the surrounding districts.
Beykoz includes a large number of public, international and private schools, which provide an integrated learning environment for all groups and levels. It also includes several universities, including Beykoz University, Istanbul, and it is close to Uskudar University, Koç University, Istanbul Technical University, and Bey Kent University, and Besiktas University are universities located on the European side of Istanbul.
The tourist attractions and sightseeing in Beykoz:
Beykoz includes many palaces and rest houses back to the Ottoman sultans, which are today one of the most famous tourist attractions in the area, including:
• The Anatolian Citadel was built by the Ottomans during the preparations for the invasion in order to secure the Bosphorus strait for their armies.
• Küçüksu Palace, a traditional Ottoman imperial hunting lodge.
• The Khedive Palace was built in 1907 for the Khedive of Egypt to spend his holidays in. It is a prominent white tower on a hill, and it was converted into a restaurant in the middle of a garden.
• The tomb of the Prophet Yusha, which is located on the hill of Çamlıca, which includes a tomb said to be of the Prophet of God Joshua or Yusha. The hill reverently overlooks the Bosphorus, and next to it there is a mosque built by the Grand Vizier Muhammad Said Pasha in 1755.
• Yoros Castle, which was built in the era of the Roman Empire and is located on the opposite coast of Sariyer.
• Ishaq Agha Sabil, which is the first water fountain built during the reign of Sultan Suleiman, and restored by Ishaq Agha during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I, which is why it was named after him.
• Beykoz Central Mosque, which was built in the 19th century in the shape of a rectangle with one minaret and wooden decorations. It is located in Beykoz Square and is one of the beautiful Ottoman buildings.
• Orhan Veli Kanlik Beykoz Park, which is famous for its green spaces and clear waters, and includes children's playgrounds, a dancing fountain at night, high-end restaurants and cafes, waterfalls and water spaces, walking paths.
• Beykoz Museum of Glass and Crystal, which opened in April 2021, is the newest and most beautiful museum in Istanbul. Set within a 395-acre historic forest, the museum houses an amazing collection of glass and crystal pieces.
• Polonezkoy Zoo is a wildlife park for animals in the middle of the forest. It is a nature reserve and is characterized by its picturesque nature and contains many cafes, green areas and picnic tables, walking paths, and areas planted with flowers.
Advantages of living in Beykoz:
The Beykoz district is a safe haven for Istanbul residents and visitors alike who are looking for peace and comfort in the midst of green nature away from the noise and congestion of the city center, so the name of Beykoz is the first name that comes to minds for those who want to combine luxury, sophistication and quiet picturesque nature, because it includes vast green areas in addition to the fact that the Bosphorus and the Black Sea are bordered from the West and the North, people in Beykoz have always found their way to find real estate, whether apartments or villas.
Beykoz real estate:
Beykoz is a destination for a large number of investors in general and lovers of the Asian section in particular, especially lovers of nature and tranquility, where the green of green spaces meets the blue where the Bosphorus and the Black Sea are combined. The ruler, as we mentioned before, the area has been home to the nobility since the days of the Ottoman Empire, but now it is the address of luxury villas with sea views of the Black Sea.
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Editing by Ramzy Real Estate Team ©
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