A HILL THAT HAS EVOLVED INTO A SYMBOL OF ÜSKÜDAR: ÇAMLICA

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Author: Prof.Dr.Metin TUNCEL, Dr.Nurten ÜNAL

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Year: 2013 Spring

Abstract:
The beauties sheltered by the Çamlıca Hill, which poses a symbol of the Üsküdar neighborhood in the World’s capitol-İstanbul, attracts the interest of not only the locals, but also of foreign tourists. The Big Çamlıca Hill (262m.) is the highest spot of Üsküdar.Çamlıca which was used by the sultans as a hunting and leisure resort in the past, is a significant scenery viewing terrace.Meanwhile geographically, it virtually poses as a geography laboratory.

Keywords: Üsküdar, Çamlıca, tourism geography, symbol

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