The Bosporus Bridge (Boğaziçi Köprüsü) was the first bridge built over the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It extends between Ortaköy on the European side and Beylerbeyi on the Asian side.
Haidar Pasha Cemetery (Haydarpaşa İngiliz Mezarlığı), also known as Haydarpaşa Cemetery, is a British cemetery in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Selimiye area of Üsküdar.
Bağlarbaşı is one of the busiest areas of the district of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s easily accessible via a stop the M5 metro line.
Üsküdar Square (Üsküdar Meydanı) is the main square in Üsküdar. It’s a transportation hub and several attractions are on or near the square.
The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Mihrimah Sultan Camii) is one of three Ottoman mosques on Üsküdar Square in Istanbul. It sits directly across from the ferry terminal.
Restaurants in Üsküdar are usually off the tourist radar, but there are some excellent places to eat if you search hard enough.
Çamlıca Hill (Büyük Çamlıca Tepesi) is a place on the Asian side of Istanbul with phenomenal views of the city and the Bosporus. The Turkish name literally translates to Big Pine Tree Hill.
Once you get your fill of fresh air and stunning Bosporus scenery on the Üsküdar seaside, it’s time to head inland and visit the Üsküdar markets. Follow the main road from Üsküdar Square and you’ll find a bustling area full of colors, sounds, smells, and unique flavors (ask for samples!). It’s also great place for people watching.
Çengelköy is a lively village on the Asian side of the Bosporus in Istanbul. Located in the Üsküdar district, it was known as Sofianí (Σοφιανή) or Kikónion (Κικόνιον) during Byzantine times, but nothing survives from that era.