Basaksehir is among the districts that comprise Istanbul in Istanbul. Basaksehir is situated on the European part of Istanbul and has the total population of 485,000. It is comprised of three major areas and 10 neighborhood.
Basaksehir is a city that gives you security with its solid infrastructure, makes use of modern technology in every aspect of its service, including healthcare, education public services, as well as security. It is a modern city with an urbanism knowledge.
TEM highway connects south-west area of the district. Railways make stops at Bahcesehir as well as the train station at Ispartakule. Transfers to other parts of the city as well as into the center of industry Ikitelli as well as the Ataturk Olympic Stadium can be quickly provided after the construction of the metro. It's located at 27km away from Istanbul International Airport. It's 25km away from downtown Istanbul. It is located near major routes of access like TEM E5 and E5 and it is linked to the rest of Turkey via the light rail system.
Within the borders of the area that has no coast, there are significant historical structures, such as Yarimburgaz Cave, Samlar embankment as well as a gunpowder manufacturing plant as well as Resneli Farm.
Basaksehir encompasses an area of about 104.33 square kilometers. Basaksehir is bordered by Arnavutkoy in the north, Eyup in the northeast, Sultangazi and Esenler in the east, Bagcilar, Kucukcekmece and Avcilar in the south as well as Esenyurt located in southwest. The district is made up from Altinsehir, Bahcesehir, Basak, Guvercintepe, Ikitelli, Kayabasi, Sahintepe, Samlar and Ziya Gokalp districts.
The district's north is covered by forest; The remaining vegetation cover consists of bushes and steppes. Water Valley, Sam and Nature Park comprising 26,000 m2 of the largest artificial lake in Turkey is a key part of the cultural daily life of the region. In addition, Ataturk Olympic Stadium and Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium are major attractions in the district.
The same park as the New York's Central Park is built under the title of Basaksehir Botanical Park. It is Europe's biggest green space, covering a massive 360-acre expanse.
Basaksehir is the home of Europe's biggest city hospital. Basaksehir is also a focal point for its arts, entertainment as well as shopping malls. Mall of Istanbul has been chosen as one of the "Best shopping center in the world" by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Mall of Istanbul, Turkey's biggest entertainment, shopping, and lifestyle centre. Mall of Istanbul is located in Istanbul, and is visited by 25 million people each year.
Basaksehir comprising Bahcesehir, Ispartakule, Kayasehir Ispartakule, Kayasehir, Bahcesehir and Bahcekent is currently on the path to becoming a town on its own which will include infrastructure and transportation on the one hand, and brand-name housing developments to the side. The proximity of Basaksehir to the airport's third runway, its proximity to three bridges connecting roads, and metro projects add value of the area.