Bahcelievler
In Turkish, houses with gardens were called Bahcelievler. In the past, the houses of this neighborhood were generally built on one floor and had a garden, and the name Le Oller Garden was taken from the same houses.
This neighborhood is considered one of the largest residential areas in the European section of Istanbul, and its area is about 5% of the area of ??Istanbul. And you can reach this neighborhood from the D100 highway, which is located between Istanbul Airport and the Asian part of this city.
According to the city statistics in 2008, more than 598,454 people lived in the Bahçeli Uler district of Istanbul, and currently there are approximately 602 thousand people living in this neighborhood.
Bahcelievler neighborhood in terms of geographical location
The area of ??Bahceli Uler district in Istanbul is about sixteen square kilometers. This neighborhood is bordered on the north by Bagcilar neighborhood, on the south by Bakirkoy neighborhood, on the east by Görn neighborhood and Zeytinburnu neighborhood, and Kucukcekmece neighborhood on the west. This neighborhood includes 11 residential neighborhoods.
Today, Bahcelievler neighborhood has special significance due to its proximity to the center of Istanbul. Istanbul Airport is less than ten minutes from this neighborhood, which is why people who come to Istanbul on business trips usually choose this neighborhood to stay in. This neighborhood will also be very ideal for families who want a quiet environment with comfortable and leisure facilities to live, and many families prefer to live in this neighborhood.
History of Bahcelievler District
During the Byzantine era, Le Oller Garden was known as Hebdomon and was one of the most important areas because the Byzantine emperors held coronation ceremonies in the churches located in this area. The churches of Avios, Evangelists, and Lounes were among the churches where the coronation ceremonies were held. Meanwhile, the command of the legion of the Byzantine Empire was located in this neighborhood. Given that the history of this neighborhood dates back to the Byzantine era, there are not many historical places in this neighborhood. The reason is that after the fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans, this region lost its importance.
Bahceli Uler district of Istanbul was re-established in 1960 with economic and commercial investments in it. At that time, the first industrial cities were established in this region, after which the workplaces of many large companies were moved to this district, which caused the population of Bahçe li Oller to increase significantly. This increase in population led to many homes being built there, new stores began to operate and this neighborhood expanded rapidly. Despite the regular, planned and purposeful settlement construction, it has transformed this neighborhood into a very safe and quiet place suitable for family life.
Amenities in Bahceli Villier District
Currently, Bahcelievler district is considered an industrial area and plays a fundamental and important role in the economy of Istanbul and Turkey. The first industrial city and the first Coca-Cola factory in Turkey were established in this neighborhood.
Many public and private hospitals and medical centers have been established in this neighborhood, and their mission is to create public health and safety. Among the most famous hospitals, we can mention Bahçe Li Oller Hospital and Memorial Hospital.
Bahcelievler is famous as the center of education in Istanbul and there are many public and private schools in it. Also, there are four prestigious universities with branches in this neighborhood, Marmara University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Kültür Uirinevler Campus, Aydin University Preparatory Faculty and Dental School, and Kadir Has English Language Preparatory College in this neighborhood. International educational centers and institutions are also working in this field, including Al-Aqsa Institutions of Higher Education, Al-Manar, the Iraqi Scientific Academy and institutions for teaching foreign languages ??are also active in this neighborhood.
Many important shopping centers of Istanbul are located in this neighborhood. The Unverdi Shopping Center is located near the old Unverdi cinema and is located in the center of this neighborhood, as well as Omur Patisserie / Café located on the E5 motorway and at the entrance to the Bahcelievler neighborhood. Onwardi Shopping Center and Amor Café are the most popular attractions in this neighbourhood.
There are many jewelry stores in the Bahcelievler district of Istanbul, and the “Bridal World” shopping center is also located in this neighborhood, which is a large market for wedding essentials. Among the shopping centers and other commercial buildings in this neighborhood can be mentioned the following.
Koktas Yeni Bosna
Metro Cash & Carrie Merter
Lifetime Plaza
· Iskji Bit Bazaar
MetroPort AVM
Getting to Le Oller . Garden District
In this neighborhood, urban transport is well organized. Metro, buses, minibuses, public taxis (dolmus) and private car provide access to the center of Istanbul. The average travel time in this area is usually about one hour, which drops significantly as the metro lines start. For example, the travel time between the popular centers of Eminönü and Mecidiyeköy has been reduced to 35 and 15 minutes, respectively. The best way to travel to the Asian part of the city is to travel by sea buses, which are mostly found near Bakirkoy municipality.
