Vezneciler

The district of Vezneciler, located on the European side of Istanbul, is waiting to host you with its most authentic holiday presentation with its historical places, restaurants where you can have delicious breaks, and its central location to many historical points of Istanbul.

In the Ottoman Period, small bags with gunpowder were called Vezne and got their name as "Vezneciler" due to the gunpowder carrying bags made in this district.

Accommodation in Vezneciler

Vezneciler is one of the most preferred Istanbul districts for accommodation by local and foreign tourists due to its proximity to many historical districts. For this reason, there are many hotels suitable for every budget in Vezneciler. If you are going to choose cashieres for your Istanbul trip, you should definitely visit our website HotelForex.com for the most affordable budget-friendly hotel prices. HotelForex.com not only offers you the best prices; it also offers the opportunity to bargain with hotels. To take advantage of these privileged options, visit HotelForex.com immediately and enjoy advantageous prices.

Places To Visit And See In Vezneciler

Şehzadebaşı Mosque: Şehzadebaşı Mosque, built by Mimar Sinan, was built by Süleyman I for his deceased son Mehmed. The importance of this mosque is that it is what Mimar Sinan called my apprenticeship work. The interior of the tomb in Şehzadebaşı Mosque is covered with colorful tiles. Şehzadebaşı Mosque, which offers a full visual feast, is based on 4 semi-domes with a dome that is more than 18 meters long. In addition, the fountain courtyard has 12 columns and 16 domes. With its double minarets with two balconies, it makes a strong impression in Vezneciler with all its grandeur.

Kalenderhane Mosque: The building, which was converted into a mosque in the Ottoman Period, is actually a church built in the Eastern Roman Period. The most important feature of the Kalenderhane Mosque are the marble coverings. You should definitely look up at the coatings inside the dome.

Historical Vezneciler Bath: It is estimated that the Historical Vezneciler Bath, which was built by Sinan Pasha in 1481, was built on the old palace walls. It is placed in the center of the central stone dome of the historical Vezneciler Bath. It is still used today and attracts great attention especially by foreign tourists.

Kuyucu Murad Madrasa: There are sections such as a madrasa, a classroom and a tomb in the kulliye, which was built by Kuyucu Murad, who was the grand vizier in the period of Ahmed I. The complex was partially damaged in the fire that occurred in 1911. Today, Istanbul University Fine Arts Department operates here.

Nearby Districts To Be Visited: Laleli, Beyazıt, Süleymaniye, Aksaray. You can also reach Fatih district by metro from Vezneciler stop and pamper yourself with shopping, albeit for a day. You can also reach Sirkeci with the Laleli tram stop, which you can reach by walking in a short distance, and you can also get off at intermediate stops and visit many historical places, especially Sultanahmet and Basilica Cistern, and enjoy the journey by tram. You will experience different sensations that are both modernism and the complexity of authenticity. In Saraçhane Park, which is within walking distance, you can relax in the greenery, under the trees and among the colorful flowers, accompanied by historical arches.

Eating and Drinking at the Vezneciler

Due to the existence of the campuses of Istanbul University, it is possible to taste many street flavors such as chestnut, corn, chicken-rice, toast, sandwiches or doner kebabs in Vezneciler, which is mostly a student and artisan district. In addition to street delicacies, there are meat and fish restaurants suitable for all tastes, famous pilavers, kebab restaurants, börek halls and special coffee shops where you can relieve the tiredness of the day or start the day energetically. If you are one of those who can have breakfast or cannot give up home cooking even on holiday, the houses in some apartments serve both students and those who cannot give up home cooking. You should also visit the cafes in historical buildings and enjoy the authentic atmosphere.