Anadolu Hisari Fort
Anadolu Hisari Fort
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Evren O
Istanbul, Türkiye73 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
It is one of my favorite places at Anatolian side of İstanbul. There is a castle, a palace and nice cafes, restaurants by bosphorus. There is a parking lot so no problem with car parking. If you are bored of crowd, traffic in İstanbul it is a nice place to hang out for few hours or half a day. Big Chef is a good restaurant to have wine and fine dining.
Written January 26, 2020
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Özgür Gezer
Istanbul, Türkiye53 contributions
Jul 2019
This little castle along the Bosphorus is right bt-y the side of Goksu River, one of the city's most popular picnic areas for hundreds of years. The spot is still a favorite of Istanbul residents to start a relaxing weekend stroll.
Written August 27, 2019
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Turkishholidaylover
Istanbul, Türkiye270 contributions
Jul 2011 • Solo
Anadolu Hisari is a fishing village within Istanbul. It lies just south of the second Bosphorus bridge . The village sits on a small river that flows into the Bosphorus which is lined with small cafes and restaurants serving simple fare, freshly caught grilled fish, fried potatoes and salads. There is plenty to watch as people potter around in the moored fishing and pleasure boats. The castle is a ruin and takes only a few minutes to view, but cross the river, turn right and walk 200 metres to visit Küçüksu Kasrı, a hunting lodge on the Bosphorus shore built by Sultan AbdulMecid in the middle of the 19th century. Exquisite in detail it is open every day except Mondays and Thursdays.
To get to Anadolu Hisari take a ferry to Uskudar and then hop on a number 15 (to BEYKOZ) bus from in front of the mosque opposite the ferry terminal for the 30 minute (or so!) journey up the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, passing the summer palace of Baylerbeyi on the way.
To get to Anadolu Hisari take a ferry to Uskudar and then hop on a number 15 (to BEYKOZ) bus from in front of the mosque opposite the ferry terminal for the 30 minute (or so!) journey up the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, passing the summer palace of Baylerbeyi on the way.
Written July 30, 2011
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sazji
Istanbul31 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
Anadolu Hisarı is not as large or impressive as Rumeli Hisarı across the Bosphorus, and you can only look in through the gates for now though there are plans to restore it and open it to visitors. But it's an interesting little fort, and the oldest Ottoman structure in Istanbul. The sleepy little neighborhood around it is charming, not at all touristy, and modest in comparison with, say, Arnavutköy, with lots of old wooden houses, fountains that still work, and lots of very friendly dogs. ;) Go in Kızılserçe street along the Göksu River just before the fort, and you'll find a couple of nice restaurants and cafes along the shore. Walk farther and you'll find an old Ottoman graveyard with interesting stones.
There is also a fish restaurant at the base of the fort.
Right across the small Göksu river from the fort is the Küçüksu Mansion which is open to the public.
If you like exploring old neighborhoods, then Kanlıca, about 5 minutes north by bus, or Kandilli to the south, are also very nice. Also if you time it right, you can catch a boat from Anadoluhisarı across the Bosphorus to Emirgan and the Sakıp Sabancı Museum.
There is also a fish restaurant at the base of the fort.
Right across the small Göksu river from the fort is the Küçüksu Mansion which is open to the public.
If you like exploring old neighborhoods, then Kanlıca, about 5 minutes north by bus, or Kandilli to the south, are also very nice. Also if you time it right, you can catch a boat from Anadoluhisarı across the Bosphorus to Emirgan and the Sakıp Sabancı Museum.
Written September 24, 2013
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junior1907
Istanbul, Türkiye196,142 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
Anadoluhisarı,Anatolian Castle is a fortress in İstanbul,Turkey on Anatolian side (Asian) of the Bosphorus which also gives its name to the quarter around it.Anadoluhisarı is an old historical Museum but not open to the public.However,the view from the sea if you are touring by boat is magnificient.Recommended.
Written September 29, 2014
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Alice R
Hobart, Australia8,927 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
Saw this whilst taking a short Bosphorus river cruise, quite small compared to its counterpart on the other side and you can't quite get all its detail.
Written February 25, 2019
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Departure811861
Germany1,051 contributions
Sep 2018 • Solo
Seen from the Bosphorus on a boat trip, Anadolu Hisarı is most picturesque together with the Beykoz waterside mansions. It is allegedly the oldest Ottoman building still existing in Istanbul. Its brother is Rumeli Hisarı on the European shore.
Written February 15, 2019
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junior1907
Istanbul, Türkiye196,142 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Lovely place,an important sight of İstanbul on Bosphorus,it is very nice to see it specially from the boat passing through.Strongly recommended to visit this amazing place.
Written May 31, 2015
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Olga084
Minsk, Belarus929 contributions
Apr 2013 • Solo
Everytime i spend my time at Rumeli Hisari(Rumeli Fortress), i saw small fortress in front of Rumeli, at another side of Bosfor, at Anatolia part of Istanbul. I decided to visit this fortress, and i took bus, what go to Beykoz from Uskudar. My way took 25 minutes, and i see Anadolu Hisari very close. Small but very nice fortress!Towers looks perfectly, walls too.Of course, Rumeli fortress is biggest, more grandiose, but i falled in love to Anadolu Hisari. You can see my pictures from there.
Written May 1, 2013
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LoveIStanbul
Zurich, Switzerland1,237 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Located on the Asian side, Anadolu Hisari Fort is a beautiful district in Bosphorus with a rich history. It may seem far from the old city and Sultanahmet area, but actually it is easily accessible by boat from the European side. Surrounded by many cafes and restaurants, Anadolu Hisari Fort is by far one of the best spots to enjoy the view of one and only Bosphorus.
Written December 25, 2017
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