Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

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22 Most Beautiful Holiday Places

Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Istanbul ites, who want to spend their weekends to the fullest, prefer points close to the city center. Istanbulites are very lucky in this regard, and it should be noted that there are many addresses to discover for holiday destinations close to Istanbul for a day or on the weekend.

Be sure to take a look at our article on bungalow houses close to Istanbul, which we have prepared for those who are considering a holiday in nature close to Istanbul.

Let's explore the holiday destinations close to Istanbul together and let's inform you about it.

Mudanya

Mudanya Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Thanks to the ferry services, you can reach Mudanya in as little as 2 hours. Mudanya, where you can take a step without suffering traffic, offers a unique view with its wooden houses. Mudanya beach is one of the places you should definitely explore, and we can say that this region is much more remarkable, especially in summer. In Mudanya, you can taste famous delicacies and especially eat meatballs. The Armistice Museum House, located on the beach, is also one of the addresses you should explore.

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The distance between Mudanya and Istanbul is 165 km. You can arrive in 2 – 2.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Kandira

Kandira Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Kandıra, which is located within the borders of Kocaeli province, is one of the addresses among the holiday destinations close to Istanbul in a short distance. Kandıra district is one of the most preferred spots especially for camping enthusiasts and you will have the opportunity to camp free of charge as well as businesses. The beaches of Kandıra, which is among the places to swim close to Istanbul, are also preferred by holidaymakers.

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The distance between Mudanya and Istanbul is 145 km. You can arrive in 2 hours with your private vehicle.

Acarlar Floodplain – Karasu

Acarlar Floodplain Place to Visit Close to Istanbul

Located in Sakarya, Karasu, Acarlar Floodplain is another of the beauties that you can visit and explore in close proximity. Spread over an area of ​​7.5 km, this natural beauty hosts a magnificent riot of colors, especially in autumn and winter. Details are in our Acarlar Longozu article.

Karasu is 190 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 2.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Igneada

Igneada Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

A distance of 199 km will take you to Kırklareli Igneada. The region, which hosts historical and natural beauties, offers a visual feast to its visitors with the Waterfall in Avcılar Village. Details are in our Igneada article.

Igneada is 235 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 3 – 3.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Cumalıkızık Village

Cumalıkızık Village Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Cumalıkızık Village is among the places to visit or vacation close to Istanbul at the weekend. You can taste its delicious food and take a stroll through its historical and narrow streets. Details are in our Cumalıkızık Village article.

Cumalıkızık Village is 170 km away from Istanbul. You can arrive in 2 – 2.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Trilye

Holiday Places Close to Trilye Istanbul

Located in Bursa among the places to visit at the weekend, Trilye is on our list. It offers you a pleasant weekend away from the stress of the city with its Greek houses, historical streets and friendly people. Details are in our Trilye article.

Trilye is 175 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 2 – 2.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Golyazi Village

Gölyazı Village Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Gölyazı Village, whose history dates back to the Roman period, offers you historical houses, an ancient city and a beautiful view. Details are in our Gölyazı Village article.

Gölyazı Village is 190 km away from Istanbul. You can arrive in 2.5 - 3 hours with your private vehicle.

Gokcetepe

Gokcetepe Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Gökçetepe, which is a part of the Keşan district within the provincial borders of Edirne, continues to host camp enthusiasts. It is one of the regions that you can visit in close proximity, and it is much more crowded in summer.

Gokcetepe is 255 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 3 – 3.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Yalova

Holiday Places Close to Yalova Istanbul

It should be noted that the distance has become closer with the ferry services. If you have a plan such as a spa holiday, Yalova will be one of the best addresses. The number of thermal hotels and spas is quite high.

The distance between Yalova and Istanbul is 95 km. You can arrive in 2 hours with your private vehicle.

Village of Misi

Misi Village Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Misi Village, located within the borders of Bursa, is a village in the Nilüfer district of Bursa. This unique village, waiting to be discovered with its colorful and wooden houses, has been flooded with 

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Abant Lake Nature Park

Abant Nature Park

Abant is about 260 km away from Istanbul and stands out among holiday destinations close to Istanbul at the weekend with its unique natural beauty. You can ride horses and go hiking. You can stay in the facilities located here. Details are in our Abant Lake article.

Abant is 270 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 3 – 3.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Seven Lakes

Yedigoller Lake

Yedigöller National Park is among the holiday destinations close to Istanbul with its rich vegetation and unique natural beauty. If you wish to enjoy the wonderful nature view, you can live in bungalows at the weekend. Details are in our Yedigöller National Park article.

Yedigoller is 300 km away from Istanbul. You can arrive in 3 – 3.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Gonen

Gonen District

Gönen, which is one of the holiday destinations close to Istanbul on the weekend in winter and is famous for its thermal waters, is the Balıkesir district. While the hot springs are good for many diseases, they are also very beneficial for the human body. Details are in our Gonen article.

Gonen is 300 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 3 – 3.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Sarkoy

Sarkoy Places To Visit Close To Istanbul

Şarköy, which is a part of Tekirdağ, is also one of the most frequented points of daily visitors. Sarköy, which hosts natural beauties, is also one of the regions most frequently visited by campers.

The distance between Sarkoy and Istanbul is 228 km. You can arrive in 2.5 - 3 hours with your private vehicle.

Akcakoca

Akcakoca Duzce

Akçakoca is among the holiday destinations close to Istanbul in summer with its wonderful bays. Akçakoca, which has star hotels or hostel options in terms of accommodation, is among the most beautiful places to swim close to Istanbul for Black Sea lovers. Details are in our Akçakoca article.

The distance between Akcakoca and Istanbul is 230 km. You can arrive in 2.5 - 3 hours with your private vehicle.

Closest Holiday Places to Istanbul

If you say that the places you mentioned are too far for me, that you are planning a shorter distance and one-day trip, be ready to explore the places we will talk about shortly. Erikli Plateau takes the first place in the list of daily holiday destinations close to Istanbul.

Erikli Plateau

Erikli Plateau Holiday Places Close to Istanbul

Erikli Plateau, which you can reach in a short time by using the ferries, is located within the borders of Yalova. Bringing together a unique natural beauty with its guests, Yayla displays a much more magnificent appearance in the summer months.

Erikli Plateau is 125 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 2 hours with your private vehicle.

Ballıkayalar Nature Park

Ballıkayalar Kocaeli

Located within the borders of Gebze Tavşanlı Village, Ballı Kayalar is one of the favorite places of visitors who want to spend the weekend with a picnic. At this point, it is possible to have a picnic and you can enjoy the barbecue in a perfect way by keeping a nice place by the creek. However, we think that it is a very suitable region for rock climbing and professional athletes also visit the region frequently. Details are in our Ballıkayalar Nature Park article.

Ballıkayalar Nature Park is 70 km from Istanbul. You can arrive in 1.5 hours with your private vehicle.

Yuvacik Aytepe

Yuvacik Aytepe

Located right next to the Ballıkayalar nature park, Yuvacık is also a great place for nature lovers. Here you can eat trout, rent an ATV or go hiking. It is about 2 hours away from Istanbul. Details are in our Yuvacık Aytepe article.

Yuvacik is 120 km away from Istanbul. You can arrive in 1.5 – 2 hours with your private vehicle.

Maşukiye

Maşukiye Daily Place to Visit Close to Istanbul

Maşukiye, which is among the holiday destinations close to Istanbul, can be preferred as a day trip or accommodation. You can eat a delicious trout accompanied by the wonderful nature of the stallion creek. If you wish, you can rent an ATV or join a tour. Details are in our article on Maşukiye.

The distance between Maşukiye and Istanbul is 130 km. You can arrive in 1.5 – 2 hours with your private vehicle.

sapanca Lake

Sapanca Lake is a Daily Place to Visit Close to Istanbul

Sapanca, located in the nearby region, is a great alternative for those who want to get away from the stress of Istanbul. You can have a great breakfast around Sapanca lake and then sip your coffee against the view of the lake. Details are in our Sapanca Lake article.

Kartepe Ski Center

Kartepe Ski Center Places Near Istanbul

Kartepe, which is among the holiday places close to Istanbul in winter for ski lovers, will be one of the most suitable places for skiing. It is a ski resort that you can choose both in terms of its proximity to the city and its facilities. Details are in our Kartepe Ski Center article.

Darica Zoo

Darica Zoo

The zoo, which is located in the immediate vicinity of Istanbul, is on the border of Kocaeli and is among the places to visit in the nearby region. The facility, which houses 286 animal species and over 3600 animals, is 35 minutes away from Ataşehir. Details are in our Darica Zoo article.

You can take a look at our list of places to visit in Istanbul for places to visit without leaving the city.

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Beautiful nature areas near Istanbul

  Istanbul's Forests

Big help - especially the south-east in a populated part of the lucky southeast like Istanbul, which is famous for its crowds. It is possible to extract the forests of Istanbul from your home for an extra weekend. You can immediately examine our forested areas of Istanbul, which we have compiled for you from all over Istanbul, and start your plans for the weekend. Happy reading.

Belgrad Forest

Belgrad Forest, which is the first thing that comes to mind when forest is mentioned on the European Side, is located in the easternmost part of the Çatalca Peninsula. Belgrad Forest was used as a source of drinking water in both Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The name of the Belgrad forest was formed after Suleiman the Magnificent's Serbian expedition settled the Belgraders. There is a drawing of Central European climates in the paint system from the system of both Mediterranean and climates. At the same time, different kinds of animals can live in the forest as there is hunting scope in the region. Especially if you want to spend the weekend, do sports or have a picnic, you can have a pleasant time in the Belgrad Forest with the air.

Valentine's Forest

Valentine's Forest, which is the continuation of Belgrad Forest, is especially frequented by couples. The forest, located in the İstiklal neighborhood of the village of rice in Eyüp and in the district of Arnavutköy, is an ideal place for a picnic.

Ataturk Arboretum

One of the most popular green color on the European side is Atatürk Ar. Arbore is the name given to the cultivation and protection of trees or tree roots. Atatürk Arboretum, which is located on an area connected to the Belgrad Forest, is an indispensable place for those who want to get their fill of green. There is a natural lake and tree species in the same tree in the park. It is forbidden to bring drinks inside the Atatürk Arboretum and there is no restaurant or cafe inside. You benefit from water designed to be from the kitchen with water. The entrance to the park, which is open between 09.00 and 17.00 on weekdays and weekends, is paid.

Alemdag Forest

There are beautiful forests on the Anatolian side as well as on the European side. One of them is Alemdağ Forest. Alemdağ Forest, located on the line between Üsküdar and Şile, is located in Çekmeköy district. Alemdağ Forest, which was formed by the rocks that emerged during the Paleozoic Silurian and Devonian periods, is one of the lightning deposits of the Anatolian Side with its vegetation. There is a recreation area in the forest, which is the second highest industrial place of Istanbul.

Taşdelen Forest

Taşdelen Forest, which is also in Çekmeköy District, is located between Alemdağ and Taşlıtepe forests. It is covered with pine, oak, beech and fir trees and is a quiet promenade. This highlight, coming to an area of ​​800 decares, is the famous Taşdelen Water from the forest.

Aydos Forest

Do you want to escape from the city and have fun in a lightning-rich area? Then the forests of Aydos mean exactly the size. Aydos Forest, which offers a thousand and one beautiful landscapes suitable for use in all seasons, is perfect for a quiet weekend with its nature and silence. You can take a walk, bike ride or do other sports into the depths of the forest on the Anatolian side. There is also the famous Aydos Lake in the forest. If you prefer, you can take a tour of the lake by renting a sea bike. There is also a picnic where families can spend time in Aydos Forest. After your picnic, you can take a look at the epic view of Istanbul on Aydos Hill.

Ayhan Şahenk Forest of Love

Located on the Anatolian side, near the Black Sea coast, it is now a forest by the Ayhan Şahenk Foundation. The forest, which was started to be created in an area of ​​15 regions in the duty area of ​​the Kanlıca Forestry Director, is located between the villages of Karakiraz in Şile and Kılıçlı in Beykoz.

Kayisdagi Forest

On the Anatolian side, there are Kayışdağı or hidden settlements located between Ataşehir and Maltepe districts and Yeditepe University. The last of the Kayisdagi-Basibuyuk-Aydos forest line is delivered. There are forest hiking trails and recreation areas. If you are close to the Forest, you can do your sport with the air if you are available.

Suleiman the Magnificent City Forest

It is known for the largest recreation area of ​​Istanbul, which is located between Istanbul Beykoz and Ümraniye, formerly known as Istanbul City Forest, now known as the City Forest of Suleiman the Magnificent, named after a sultan. The use of full drinking or spreading up to the shores of Elmalı Dam Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

باموق قلعة pamuk

برج افتاة او برج البنات

برج الفتاة (المسمى بالتركي: Kız Kulesi) 

 أو كما يسميه العرب برج البنت هو أحد اقدم المعالم السياحية في اسطنبول حيث لا يُعرف تحديداً زمن بنائه إنما من المؤكد أنه كان قبل 300 عام قبل الميلاد وهذا ما جعله يكون من احد الاماكن السياحية في تركيا العديدة التي مرت عليها آلاف السنين

تكثر الأساطير والأقاصيص المرويّة عن برج الفتاة اسطنبول إلا أن المتداول بين هذه الأقاويل هي قصة تعود إلى ما قبل الميلاد حيث يُحكى عن سلطان كان لديه ابنة جميلة وكان يحبها حباً عميقاً لا يشبهه حب وعندما كانت صغيرة أصبحت الأحلام تراوده كل ليلة لتقول له أن ابنته ستموت في عيد ميلاده الثامن عشر من لدغة ثعبان

ذُعر السلطان وخاف على ابنته كثيراً واعلن انه سيهدر في سبيل حماية ابنته الغالي والثمين وبعد التفكير لم ير لابنته مكاناً آمناً سوى أن يردم جزءاً من مضيق البوسفور ويبني لها برجاً خاصاً تعيش فيه حتى لا يعرف الثعبان طريقاً للوصول إليها

وعاشت تلك الفتاة وحيدة وسط هذا البرج لا ترى فيه أحد ولا يزورها أحد سوى والدها السلطان، وعندما بلغت الفتاة عامها الثامن عشر قدّم الأب لابنته هدية خاصة من نوعها حيث جمع لها أنواعاً مختلفة من الفواكه الطازجة ولكن الصدمة كانت أن الثعبان كان قد تسلل إلى داخل تلك السلة فلدغ الفتاة وأودى بحياتها

كانت مأساة السلطان كبيرة جداً ولم يكن يقوى على تحملها لذا سمى ذلك البرج باسم برج الفتاة ومن يومها اصبح الناس يزورون ذلك البرج ويذكرون بين صخوره قصة السلطان وابنته وفيما بعد استخدمت الحكومة البرج لاستخدامات اخرى إلى عام 2000 م حيث تم افتتاح مطعم في البرج وأصبح الناس يزورونه كمعلم سياحي بين المعالم ويستمتعون بإطلالته المذهلة على مضيق البوسفور احد اهم الاماكن السياحية في اسطنبول

يتألف برج الفتاة في اسطنبول من ستة طوابق ضمن شكل مثمّن له قُبة بنيت له لحمايته من الزلازل وقد بلغ ارتفاعه حوالي 23 متر يضم الطابق الأول منه مطعماً راقياً يقدم وجبة فطور متميزة إلى جانب العديد من الوجبات التركية والعثمانية الشهيرة إضافة إلى وجود مقهى في الطابق الأخير من البرج يوفر لكم إطلالة رائعة ومناظر خلابة

إن موقع برج الفتاة اسطنبول جعل منه مقصداً لمحبي التميز والرومانسية لإقامة حفلاتهم وأعراسهم ودعواتهم وسط البحر حيث ترى القسم الآسيوي من طرف ومآذن آيا صوفيا والمسجد الأزرق من القسم الأوروبي في الطرف المقابل في أجواء تأسر القلوب وتترك في الذاكرة أثراً لا يُنسى أبداً

يقع برج الفتاة اسطنبول في وسط البحر في منطقة تسمى سالاجاك وهي تابعة لمنطقة اسكودار في الجانب الآسيوي من مدينة اسطنبول

ويمكن الوصول إليه من ميدان تقسيم بسهولة عن طريق الركوب في ميترو الانفاق F1 والنزول في محطة kabataş والركوب من هناك في جولة بحرية تأخذكم إلى البرج أو من منطقة امينونو من خلال الركوب في رحلة بحرية توصلكم إلى برج البنت اسطنبول

جامع أيا صوفيا

آيا صوفيا، أو جامع آيا صوفيا ‏

عُرف في العصر العُثماني باسم الجامع الكبير الشريف لآيا صوفيا، وكان في العصر البيزنطي يُسمى كنيسة آيا صوفيا، التي تعني كنيسة الحكمة الإلهيّة، هو مبنى تاريخي للعبادة، يقع على الضفة الأوروبيَّة في مدينة إسطنبول، أُنشئ في العصر البيزنطي ليكون كاتدرائيةً للبطريركية المسيحية الأرثوذكسية، ثم تحول إلى كاتدرائية رومانية كاثوليكية، وبعد فتح القسطنطينية تحول إلى مسجد عثماني، وبعد قيام الجمهورية التركية تحول إلى متحف، وأخيرًا أُعلن عن إعادته مسجدًا اعتبارًا من 24 يوليو عام 2020، بعد إصدار حُكم المحكمة الإدارية العليا بتركيا بذلك. في البداية بُني المبنى ليكون كاتدرائية مسيحية في عام 537م، في عهد الإمبراطور الروماني جستينيان الأول، وكان في ذلك الوقت أكبر مبنى في العالم وأول من استخدم قبة معلقة بالكامل. اعتُبر المبنى جوهرة العمارة البيزنطية، وقيل أنه "غيَّر تاريخ العمارة". ووصفه عدد من الكُتَّاب بأنه "يحتل مكانة بارزة في العالم المسيحي"، وبأنه "أعظم من جميع الكنائس المسيحية". ويُشير المؤرخون إلى أنَّ آيا صوفيا اعتُبرت رمزًا ثقافيًا ومعماريًا وأيقونة للحضارة البيزنطية والحضارة المسيحيَّة الأرثوذكسيَّة.

موقع مسجد آيا صوفيا 

يقع مسجد آيا صوفيا في مدينة اسطنبول في تركيا، في منطقة السلطان أحمد

وهو قريب من الجامع التركي المعروف والذي يسمى جامع السلطان أحمد