Avcılar is a district located on the European Side of Istanbul, which is in the Marmara Region of our country. Avcılar, one of the largest districts of Istanbul, stands out with its tourist attractions. The reason why this district is called Avcılar is because the rich people come here during the hunting season. The district also has a wonderful coastline as it is located close to the Marmara Sea. In addition, since Küçükçekmece Lake is located in the eastern part, it also hosts a magnificent lake view. Transportation to Avcılar, which is among the crowded districts of Istanbul, is also extremely easy. For those coming from Istanbul, there are transportation alternatives such as bus, metrobus, metro, marmaray, ferry and tram.
Avcılar is also known as a district rich in places to visit. When you come here, you can see many historical sites and discover the cultural riches of the district. In addition, the district, which stands out with its natural beauties, also has areas where you can lie on the grass and spend time alone with nature. There are multiple transportation options for those coming to Avcılar district from outside the city. The first of these is transportation by personal car. For this, you can use the navigation application and ensure easy transportation. Another option is to come by intercity buses. You can buy a bus ticket and have a pleasant travel process by choosing one of the companies that organize bus services from your city to Avcılar Municipality Cihangir District passenger transfer point.
Another option for transportation to the district is by air. However, since no airport provides service within the district, you can choose Istanbul Airport, which is closest to the current location. This airport is located in the Arnavutköy district of Istanbul and is approximately 16 kilometers away from Avcılar district center. You can buy a flight ticket by choosing one of the companies that fly to this airport from your region and travel comfortably. After arriving at the airport, you can go to the district by taking public transportation. There are many sightseeing spots for those who come to the district for sightseeing purposes. The prominent places to visit in Avcılar are; Marmara Street, Paşaeli City Park, Avcılar Beach Park, Avcılar Atatürk House and Museum, Istanbul Robot Museum, Haluk Perk Museum, Uğur Mumcu Park, Cennet Picnic Area and Cam Park Picnic Area. You can find all the details you are wondering about the features of these places in the rest of our article.
Marmara Street
When you come to Avcılar district, the first place you should visit is the lively and lively Marmara Street. Since it is located in the town center, it is extremely easy to reach.
There are many places on the street, from shops to restaurants, bijouterie shops to cafes. You can stroll along this street, enter the shops for pleasant shopping, take a break at the food courts, have a snack and have a great time.
Avcılar Atatürk House and Museum
Avcılar is a district that attracts attention with its historical museums as well as its natural beauties. One of these museums is Avcılar Atatürk House and Museum, located in the Ambarlı District of the district.
As its name suggests, the museum, which has hosted many local and foreign tourists since 2000, exhibits sections such as the living room, pantry, kitchen and study room in the house where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born. The museum is quite remarkable as it is exactly the same as the house where Ataturk was born. If you want to get to know Atatürk better and see his belongings up close, you should definitely visit this museum.
Paşaeli City Park
When creating a list of places to visit in Avcılar, we recommend that you include Paşaeli City Park. Located in the University District of the district, this park is among the frequent destinations of those who want to spend time in touch with nature.
You can have a picnic, ride a bike or take a pleasant walk on the hiking trails in this park, which is also very suitable for families with children, in a calm atmosphere. There are also observation decks here. You can watch a wonderful sea view by climbing these terraces. In addition, if you are interested in sports, fields such as basketball, football and tennis courts are also available in this park.
Avcılar Beach Park
Another place to visit in Avcılar is Avcılar Coastal Park, which is one of the places visited by many tourists. It is one of the frequent destinations of those who want to spend time by the sea.
In this coastal park, you can take pleasant walks overlooking the sea view, sit in restaurants serving by the beach and have a quiet day.
Istanbul Robot Museum
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Avcılar is Istanbul Rob, which also serves as a museum. It is the Herb Museum.
This museum, located in Gümüşpala location of the district, is also the world's first robot museum. In this museum, you have the opportunity to see closely the parts used in the construction of robots. This museum, which is ideal for those who are interested in technology, also attracts a lot of interest from children.
Haluk Perk Museum
After visiting the Istanbul Robot Museum, we recommend that you also visit the Haluk Perk Museum, located in the same neighborhood.
Haluk Perk appears as a collector registered with the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. This museum was founded by Haluk Perk in 1995. Many historical artifacts, from archaeological artifacts to ethnographic artifacts, are exhibited in the museum. We would like to remind you that if you want to visit the museum, you must make an appointment in advance.
Ugur Mumcu Park
Located in the town center, Uğur Mumcu Park is an extremely suitable place for those who plan to spend a beautiful and quiet day.
There are many green areas in the park. Families with children can also come here with peace of mind. Because there are playgrounds where children can have fun. There are also equipment and running tracks in the area that allow you to do sports.
Paradise Picnic Area
The next route on our list of places to visit in Avcılar is Heaven Picnic Area, which offers the opportunity to have a wonderful picnic.
It is possible to have a great time in this picnic area located in the Firuzköy District of the district. If you have the opportunity, we recommend that you come earlier to this area, which is quite crowded on weekends. Here you can have a barbecue with your family or friends and have a pleasant day.
Pine Park Picnic Area
Çam Park Picnic Area, located in Ambarlı location of Avcılar district, stands out as another area where you can have a picnic.
You can have a picnic with your loved ones in the company of lush green nature in this region, which is among the frequent destinations of those who want to get away from the city crowds and spend a quiet day. Before ending our list of places to visit in Avcılar, we recommend that you visit the Peliman Mall Shopping Center located in the University District. You can do a lot of shopping and have fun-filled hours here.
Photo: Avcılar Municipality
