Çekmeköy, Istanbul

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Çekmeköy is a district in the Asian suburbs of Istanbul, Turkey. It became a district in 2009 by secession from Ümraniye. Also; Ömerli, Alemdağ, and Taşdelen villages, 17 quarter and four towns joined Çekmeköy district in the same year. Its first mayor, Ahmet Poyraz, was elected in the 2009 Turkish local elections from. ()

Alternative names: Area: 57.15 mi²Coordinates: 41°1'60"N, 29°9'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: Ülker Sports Arena, Çamlıca Hill, Çamlıca Cami, Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower.

4.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ülker Sports Arena, Istanbul
109 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Istanbul, the Ülker Sports Arena stands as a modern testament to Turkey's love for sports and entertainment. This multifunctional indoor arena, located in the Ataşehir district, is a hub for basketball aficionados and concert-goers alike.
5.1 miW
Hill with scenic views and a public park
Çamlıca Hill, Istanbul
131 min walk • Rising gracefully above the bustling city of Istanbul, Çamlıca Hill offers a serene escape with panoramic views that are simply breathtaking. As one of the highest hills in the Asian side of Istanbul, this verdant oasis provides a unique vantage point from which...
5 miW
Mosque
Çamlıca Cami, Istanbul
128 min walk • The largest mosque in Turkey, Grand Çamlıca Mosque is a place of Islamic worship which was completed and opened in March 2019. The mosque is located on Çamlıca Hill of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, and showcases an art gallery, a library, and a conference hall.
5.4 miW
Tower, View point
Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower, Istanbul
138 min walk • Küçük Çamlıca TV Radio Tower, shortly Çamlıca Tower, is a telecommunications tower with observation decks and restaurants on Little Çamlıca Hill in Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey.
3.6 miSW
Botanical garden, Park
Arboretum Island, Istanbul
91 min walk • Arboretum Island, aka Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanical Garden, is an arboretum located in Ümraniye district Istanbul Province, Turkey. Opened in 2002 to the public, it was named in honor of Nezhat Gökyiğit, spouse of Turkish businessman Nihat Gökyiğit. It contains about 50,000 plants in an area covering 32 ha.
5.7 miN
Village, Area
Polonezkoy, Istanbul
147 min walk • Polonezköy or Adampol is a village, administratively a neighborhood, on the Asian side of Istanbul, about 30 km from the historic city centre, within the boundaries of the Beykoz district.
5.1 miW
Tower
Çamlıca TRT Television Tower, Istanbul
131 min walk • Çamlıca TRT Television Tower was a communications tower in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey, which was owned and operated by the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation. It was demolished in late 2020 after 48 years in service.
5.8 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Kandilli Observatory, Istanbul
149 min walk • Kandilli Observatory, or more formally Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute is a Turkish observatory, which is also specialized on earthquake research.
5.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Çengelköy, Istanbul
145 min walk • Çengelköy is a neighborhood in the Üsküdar district on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey, between the neighborhoods of Beylerbeyi and Kuleli. It is mainly a residential district. Many mansions were built there in the Ottoman period.
3 miW
Neighbourhood
Ümraniye, Istanbul
77 min walk • Ümraniye is a district of Istanbul. It was separated from Üsküdar in 1987. It is bordered by Çekmeköy to the northeast, Sancaktepe to the east, Ataşehir to the south, Üsküdar to the west and Beykoz to the northwest.
4.7 miW
Neighbourhood
Bulgurlu, Istanbul
119 min walk • Bulgurlu is one of the 33 neighborhoods in the Üsküdar district located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.