According to the people of Istanbul, Çamlıca Hill is one of the best recreational areas in Istanbul. The place with the best view of Istanbul and by the way it has become popular because of its view. Çamlıca Hill, called the Bam Istanbul, has a beautiful and fantastic nature and is worth visiting. Join us to see where Chamlija Hill or the Bam Istanbul is, what facilities and views it has and how to reach the Bam Istanbul. It should be sure that if you go to Bam Istanbul, you will fall in love with it.
Bam view of Istanbul
Almost everyone who goes to Bam Istanbul or Çamlıca Hill chooses to visit this hill to watch its interesting view of the Bosphorus Strait finally. Çamlıca Hill in Istanbul has a unique panoramic view of the Bosphorus. One of the things that makes Çamlıca Hill more attractive is its excellent location for photography, and you can take exciting souvenir photos of yourself by visiting it.
Recreation in Çamlıca Hill in Istanbul
Walking along the path of Çamlıca Hill, taking pictures and watching the beautiful landscape of this hill are the best activities you can experience in this entertainment area in Istanbul. It is enough to wear comfortable shoes to walk around the corner of Çamlıca Hill and enjoy the green atmosphere and its fantastic view. Of course, it is also possible for you to go to the restaurant on top of Çamlıca Hill and treat yourself to a delicious dinner or a cup of Turkish coffee or Turkish tea, and while you are eating your food or drink, enjoy the view of Çamlıca Hill to the Bosphorus. So, if you are looking for a memorable dinner or evening, going to Çamlıca Hill is the right choice.
The best time to visit Çamlıca Hill in Istanbul
The view of the Bosphorus Strait from the top of Çamlıca Hill at sunset is more unique than ever. If you are also interested in watching the sunset or want to take good souvenir photos, reaching Çamlıca Hill before sunset is better. At the same time, the night is a perfect time to visit Bam Istanbul. At this time, the lights of the Bosphorus Bridge are turned on, and a stunning reflection can be seen from them on the surface of the water. So if you can’t go to Çamlıca Hill before sunset, you can choose to visit Çamlıca Hill at night.
How to access the Bam Istanbul
We will tell you how to reach Çamlıca Hill from the most famous areas and neighborhoods of Istanbul so that you can find the best route for yourself according to them. If you are staying in the Taksim neighborhood, you can go from Taksim Square by bus number 129T to Kishikli station and then take a taxi or walk to the top of the hill. From the Beshiktash neighborhood, you must take the same Taksim buses, i.e. 129T buses. You can find these buses in Besiktas Square. From the Kadikoy area, you can take bus number 14F to Koral station and walk the rest of the way to Çamlıca Hill. It should be noted that the route from the Sultan Ahmed neighborhood to Çamlıca Hill is a bit more complicated. To take this route, you must first take the tram to the Sirkeci station, then take the subway to the Keshiki station, and then go to the top of the Çamlıca Hill.
Çamlıca Hill tourist attractions
• Çamlıca Tower
In Çamlıca Hill, due to the higher height compared to the city level, many masts and radio and television communication antennas were installed, reducing the visual beauty of this area. Intending to remove these masts and gather all the antennas of the region in one place, in 2016, the construction of the Çamlıca Tower on the small Çamlıca Hill began.
The construction of Çamlıca Tower improved radio and television networks’ quality and broadcasting capacity and brought them up to global standards. Over 100 radio frequencies are broadcast simultaneously and nonstop from Çamlıca Radio and TV Tower.
Çamlıca Tower, built on an area of 30,150 square meters, with a height of more than 365 meters as the tallest structure in Istanbul, is 587 meters above sea level and can be seen from many parts of the city. This tower consists of 49 floors, four underground and 45 above ground. Çamlıca Tower, with its unique external architecture and internal facilities, provides a new entertainment experience for tourists.
• Çamlıca Restaurant
A restaurant has been built in Çamlıca Tower on the 39th and 40th floors, providing guests with a 360-degree view of Istanbul and a full menu of delicious dishes. Two separate viewing terraces have been designed on the 33rd and 34th floors of this tower, which provide tourists with a beautiful view of the sights of Istanbul. High-quality and fast elevators move tourists between the floors of this tower.
• Çamlıca Mosque
Çamlıca Mosque is the largest mosque built in the Republic of Turkey’s history, built on top of Çamlıca Hill. The architects of this project are Hairiyeh Gul Tutu and Bahar Mizrak, whose designs were selected from among the 62 participating projects in the competition. Due to the project’s scope, this mosque, founded in 2013, opened its doors for worship in 2019. The worship capacity inside this mosque is 37,500 people, and the total capacity of the mosque is 65,000 people.
Çamlıca Mosque, which can be seen all over Istanbul, has 6 minarets. The height of the minarets and dome of this grand mosque is derived from historical figures and symbols. The mosque’s four minarets are 107.1 meters high, and the other two are 90 meters high due to the victory of Malazgirt in 1071 AD.
The mosque’s central dome, with a radius of 34 meters, is 72 meters high due to the 72 nations living in Istanbul. This mosque has unique places for worshiping women and keeping children. Çamlıca Mosque also includes a museum, art gallery, library, conference hall, art studio and parking lot.
Is Çamlıca Hill as the Bam lovers?
The city of Istanbul has a hill called “Lovers’ Bam.” The beauty of Çamlıca Hill has made many tourists imagine it as a lovers’ Bam. Bam Eshak Istanbul is located in the Ayub district and is known as “Pier Loti” hill.
The famous French traveller Pierre Loti visited Istanbul in the 19th century and was impressed by the view of the city from the top of this hill. He wrote his first novel, Aziyade, in a cafe on a hill; in it, he mentions this cafe and the hill as a place for lovers.
In this novel, a young man named Loti falls in love with a girl named Aziade. Loti, an army officer, is forced to leave Istanbul, and when he does, he feels free from Faraq Yar. This story is so beautifully written that it made Pierre Loti one of the most popular writers in France. In his honour, this hill and cafe were named Pierre Loti Hill or Lovers’ Bam.
