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Kuzguncuk
A village of three faiths
About Kuzguncuk
Kuzguncuk, on the Asian shore between Üsküdar and Beylerbeyi, is a small village of wooden houses climbing a green valley, with a mosque, Armenian and Greek churches and a synagogue within a few steps of one another. Its cafés and bakeries are perfect for a slow morning.
Why it's on our list
- Mosque, churches and synagogue
- Wooden houses
- Quiet cafés
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kuzguncuk before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Kuzguncuk are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- FıstıkağacıM5900 m11 min walk
- BağlarbaşıM51.7 km21 min walk
- ÜsküdarM51.9 km24 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, İcadiye Caddesi150 m2 min walk
- Taxi rank, Çifteçınar Sokağı800 m10 min walk
Key sights
- Dolmabahçe Palace2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Taksim Square3.9 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 15 min
- İstiklal Avenue4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Topkapı Palace4.9 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Galata Tower4.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Galata Bridge5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Hagia Sophia5.2 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Basilica Cistern5.4 kmCycle 21 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Spice Bazaar5.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 19 min
- Blue Mosque5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)28 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)35 kmCar or taxi 109 min