Cengelkoy

Cengelkoy is one of the most attractive districts of Uskudar,which is placed between Vanikoy and Beylerbeyi.Until 1960's Greek people were located in this Bosphorus village.Today the traces of traditional Bosphorus life can be recognized in Cengelkoy.It is one of the oldest and attractive locations on the Asian side of Istanbul for tourists with its enviroment and buildings.Formerly ,like many other Bosphorus districts,vegetables and fruits were being grown in Cengelkoy.The cucumber of Cengelkoy is very famous.Cherry and quince of Cengelkoy were very delicious once.Most Attractive and historical places at Cengelkoy are Aya Yorgi Greek church,which is rarely used today,Abdullah Aga mansion and Sadullah Pasa mansion.

There are many cafe and restaurants on the coast side of Cengelkoy.

Source: http://tr.wikipedia.org