About Üsküdar Area

Information about the Uskudar area in Istanbul

The name of the Uskudar region was not far from my ears, even though I had never visited the city of Istanbul before. Perhaps its name has become so famous that it resonates with both ears and hearts, due to what this region has been known for throughout history and the ages, and what riders, tourists, and even historians have reported about its breathtaking beauty. It is in an exceptional location at the gateway to the continent of Asia on the side of the Bosphorus Strait, and opposite the European part of the city. In the following lines, we at Imtilak Real Estate discuss one of the most wonderful tourist areas in the city of Istanbul and the pearl of its upscale neighborhoods, from all aspects of the topic, so that our article serves as an introduction document to this important historical, tourist and real estate area.

Where is the Uskudar area located in Istanbul? What is the nature of its climate?

The Uskudar area in Istanbul is located within a valley surrounded by hills, open to the sea, where the Bosphorus Strait meets the Sea of Marmara. The Uskudar area is surrounded by the Kadıköy area, the Umraniye area, and Beykoz.

Its land and hills slope slightly from north to south towards the Bosphorus Strait, and within its borders is Safa Buyuk Çamlca Hill (268 meters above sea level), on which the Çamlca Mosque (the largest mosque in Turkey) was built again, and Kucuk Çamlca Hill (229 meters above sea level). ) which are considered one of the most important tourist centers in Istanbul and Turkey in general.

The climate of Uskudar has the climatic characteristics of the regions of the Sea of Marmara, characterized by moderate temperatures, and some cold winds coming from the Balkan region, as its summer is relatively hot and pleasant, and its winter is rainy, and its average annual temperature is 15 degrees Celsius, and the average rainfall is between 650 - 700 kg per square meter, and the annual humidity rate is 75%.

The Uskudar coast and its beach area are known for being relatively narrow. Uskudar Beach is divided between areas open to the public and others closed for tourist facilities. Uskudar is considered one of the areas of Istanbul richest in green spaces, with a total area of 36 square kilometers, and a population of 582,666 people, distributed among 33 neighborhoods, with 2,501 roads and alleys passing between them.

Education and health in the Uskudar region of Istanbul

With regard to the educational sector, the Uskudar region has a special place among the regions of Istanbul, as it contains a network of schools distributed in its neighborhoods, as the number of Uskudar schools is 86 government primary schools, 22 private primary schools, 168 government schools for intermediate education, and 10 private schools for intermediate education. 26 government high schools, 23 private high schools, 18 student residences, 14 private training institutes, 12 private teaching institutes, a government university, and a private university.

The Uskudar region also contains a wide network of health institutions and hospitals that cover health services, including specialized university hospitals (such as the Cardiovascular Disease Hospital, Children's Hospital, etc.), physical therapy and rehabilitation centers, and medical clinics.

Transportation in Uskudar

Geographically, Uskudar is located in the center of Istanbul, and it is considered one of the central stations for sea and land transportation, as fast means of sea transportation pass through it, ensuring the connection between the European and Asian parts of Istanbul. It also contains one of the Marmaray metro stations, which connects the two ends of the city of Istanbul to each other.

Perhaps the most important characteristics that distinguish Uskudar from this aspect: its presence on one end of the Bosphorus Strait Bridge, which recently acquired the name of the July 15 Martyrs’ Bridge, and it is one of the most important and famous transportation routes in Turkey and the world. This centrality and vitality has contributed to the rise and increase in the investment value of real estate. When searching for apartments for sale in Uskudar, especially in recent years.