Historic Sites in Esenler

Historic Sites in Esenler, Istanbul: 7 places with map, ratings and reviews from location-verified real visitors.

Atışalanı Çeşmesi

Atışalanı Fountain, located in the Esenler district of Istanbul, is a historic Ottoman-era structure. It was built with cut stone cladding, measures 3.70x2.80 meters, and has a vaulted chamber ceiling. In 1995, it was registered as a cultural asset requiring protection. The fountain is within walking distance of 15 Temmuz Millet Bahçesi (764 m), Beylik Kubbesi (110 m), and Havaalanı Mahallesi Parkı (385 m).

Beylik Kubbesi

Beylik Kubbesi is a historic water distribution dome located in Esenler, on the Halkalı Waters line. This structure, along with the Süleymaniye Kubbesi, consists of two domes and is estimated to be at least 400 years old. It is believed to have originated as a Byzantine cistern, and its depiction can be found on an 1859 map of the Köprülü Waterways. The Beylik Kubbesi stands 3.45 meters tall and features a pyramid-shaped roof. Within walking distance are Atışalanı Çeşmesi (110 m) and 15 Temmuz Millet Bahçesi (751 m).

Mazul Kemer

Mazul Kemeri is the aqueduct that provides passage between Mahmutbey and Atışalanı, carrying the Halkalı waters to the city. Because it remained within a military zone, it was able to escape the destruction caused by shantytowns and has survived to this day.

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Avasköy Kemeri

Avasköy Aqueduct, also known as Karakemer, Tekkemer, or Yılanlıkemer, is a historical aqueduct located within the borders of Esenler district in Istanbul. The structure, which has 11 arches, is single-layered, and is 10.3 meters high, is one of Mimar Sinan's works. Its total length is 109.5 meters; the arch spans are 4.5 meters. However, in the middle arch, this span was left as 6 meters. Hard limestone was used in the construction of the aqueduct.

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