Başakşehir , the upscale district of Istanbul
Başakşehir , the upscale district of Istanbul
The Başakşehir district leads the regions of Istanbul on the European side in terms of increasing residential spaces. Where Başakşehir is considered one of the most preferred options for giant residential projects. Because it is located at the intersection of future vision projects in Turkey, such as the new metro, Istanbul International Airport, the Northern Marmara route, the Olympic Village, , the Istanbul Water Canal and the medical city, which is considered the largest medical city in Europe. Let’s get to know Başakşehir together, the upscale district in Istanbul.
Overview of Başakşehir
Başakşehir is one of the modern areas of Istanbul newly established, so it enjoys a highly developed and organized urban organization, due to its extension on an area of 107 km2. It is characterized by the presence of large streets and large spaces between each residential project and another, away from the adjacent buildings and narrow alleys that suffocate some Istanbul regions, this makes the air of Başakşehir pure and clean. It gives the region a calm and serenity that is unparalleled in Istanbul.
What distinguishes Başakşehir is that it is the closest region to Istanbul’s new third airport (the largest airport in the world), and it is also close to the Istanbul Water Canal project, which is planned to be one of the largest projects in Turkey, and one of the largest projects in this field in the world.
The Başakşehir district is located in the European side of Istanbul. On its southern borders, we find Avcilar, Bagcilar, and Küçükçekmece, while it is bordered by Esenyurt from the southwest, if we come to the east of the Basaksehir region, it is bordered by Esenler and Sultan Ghazi, while the north belongs to the Arnavutköy region, and Eyup Sultan comes to its northeastern borders.
- 12 km from Al-Fateh district.
- 17 km from Şişli neighborhood.
- 24 km from Istanbul International Airport.
- 12 km from Küçükçekmece Lake.
- 15 km from Sultan Ahmed.
The best sightseeing of Başakşehir in Istanbul
Medical City compound
It is considered the largest medical city in Europe and includes scientific and educational research and development units, specialized medical units, hospitality services units, commercial units, cultural centers and conference centers, which will contribute to influencing local and foreign tourism in the region, this medical city is classified among the largest medical cities in the world . The two giant Japanese organizations JBIC and NEXI contributed to the establishment of the city, which is built on an area of one million and 60 thousand square meters, receiving approximately 60 thousand visitors daily, and two thousand escorts, it employs more than 9.500 employees in the health sector.
- Başakşehir Nikah Sarayı Municipal Wedding Palace.
- Başakşehir Sports Park.
- Water Valley Park (Sular Vadisi).
- Municipal Football Education Center(Şahintepe Spor Parkı).
- Olympic Ataturk Stadium.
Kent Square
It is located in the new city center on an area of 60 thousand square meters, which is three times the famous Taksim Square. According to the plan, the new square will be attached to the best services and transportation that will connect it with all regions of Istanbul. To be surrounded by many new projects such as the Kent Health Center and Salah Al-Din Mosque, which will accommodate 5000 worshipers. There are many restaurants, cafes and public facilities that will attract people more to it.
In the square there is also a metro station, a tram station and a bus station. Which will make transportation to and from the district easy and fast.
Botanic Park
It was established over an area of 386 thousand square meters in the new center of Başakşehir. The park includes zones for sports, walking, cycling routes and various rest areas.
Living in Başakşehir district
- The nature of family residential life. Being a conservative area, quiet and far from the noise.
- Başakşehir is highly supported area by the municipality, if you intend to live in it, know that you will get a lot of free entertainment services.
- The many official institutions.
- Advanced recreational places distributed within the region.
- There are many modern shopping centers and malls such as Mall of Istanbul and Olympia Mall.
- Sports venues and large green spaces.
- Başakşehir includes international schools with Arabic curricula. Such as Al-Huda School, Al-Manara School, Al-Andalus School, Al-Awael School, Al-Aqsa School, in addition to Ibn Khaldun University, the only university in Istanbul that teaches in Arabic.
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Transportation of Başakşehir in Istanbul
- The E-80 highway line, one of the most important express transportation lines in Istanbul, which is located directly to the south, facilitating the movement of the residents to and from Istanbul city center significantly.
- Başakşehir Metro, which links Başakşehir district to Kirazli district, which is being expanded to reach Kayasehir station.
- Public transport buses that provide access to the most important regions of Istanbul.
