In this unique piece of paradise, Istanbul's back garden, you may enjoy both magnificent nature and culture while breathing fresh air and listening to birds trill... While visiting Istanbul, you should visit the picturesque Polish village of Polonezkoy, formerly known as Adampol. It is about 25 kilometers from the city center on the Asian side of Istanbul, amid a natural park and protected area.
When the name Polonezköy is mentioned, the people of Istanbul think of entertainment and holidays. It is indeed a lovely village with a very happy and romantic energy. The smell of pine trees, flowers, and fresh air dazzle you, and the sounds of birds fill you with happiness. You can have a delicious village-style breakfast in nature, and take long walks in nature. Sometimes even a day trip is worth going there as it is not as far from the city as other escape points around Istanbul. You can drive yourself to this happiness in just half an hour.
After the popular uprising in Poland in 1831, which was brutally suppressed, many Polish people took refuge in the Ottoman Empire. Polish Czartoryski bought the lands of Polonezköy to accommodate these families. The village was first named Adampol, then after Poland's support to the Ottoman Empire in the 1853 Crimean War, it was renamed Polonezköy as a symbol of Turkey-Poland friendship.
From central districts, it takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to reach Polonezköy, with your private vehicle. If you want to reach Polonezköy by your private vehicle take the Kavacık turn, which is the first exit of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and after 1 km, when you come to Kavacık, turn right (in front of the Acarlar gas station) and go straight, after 5 km, turn left from the gas station and 8 km from here, then you are in Polenezköy.
You can reach there by taking the Kavacık turn, which is the first exit of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and after 2 km, turn left and pass through the Acarlar Site.
We take the old Şile road from the Ümraniye Sarıgazi exit of Tem and proceed in the direction of Cumhuriyet Village when we come to Alemdağ. When we come to Cumhuriyet Village, we reach it by turning left.
You can reach Toygar via Beykoz, from there to Mahmut Şevket Paşa, and from there to Üçpınarlar, by heading south.
It is also possible to reach there by public transport. To reach Polonezköy by public transportation, you can use the Kavacık-Beykoz-Riva-Cumhuriyet Village municipal buses (number 137), which comes to Cumhuriyet Village, which is 4 km from the center of Polonezköy.
You can also reach Cumhuriyet village near Polonezköy Nature Park by bus number 138 from Ümraniye.
You can start your Polonezköy tour with a nice village breakfast among nature and greenery, and then you can enjoy some rest in the nature park and be part of nature. In addition, the park offers a great route for trekking. If you enjoy cycling, you are in luck. Because Polonezköy has one of the few high-standard bicycle tracks in the world. If you are tired of wandering around, you can try meals and desserts at one of Polonezköy's numerous restaurants that combine both Polish and Turkish gastronomy for lunch. You should not leave Polonezköy without eating Polonez cake. Another option for dining is to enjoy a barbecue in nature. You can find many places that provide this opportunity in the vicinity.
The cherry festival, which takes place in June, passes with great joy. Throughout this festival, you can come across various concerts, folk dance performances, and exhibitions.
If you have come to Polonezköy, perhaps this is the first place you should see. The time you spend together with its rich nature and oxygen-rich trees will be healing and rejuvenating for you.
Period clothes and historical photographs are exhibited in this house, which was built following the Polish architectural style. A nice place to experience the history of the region.
One of the most prominent symbols of Polonezköy, this church was built in 1842, and is also known as the Church of St. Anne. The first small church called the Temple of Holy Anna was built by Saint François Bosnian Priests in 1845-1846. Later, the wooden church that was established here in 1869 was destroyed in the earthquake and today's Częstochowa's Mother Mary Church was built in 1914. The church was used as a headquarters by the Turkish Army during the First World War. The church has a very beautiful garden. A place of peace and natural beauty. It hosts various festivals, music recitals, and organizations held throughout the year. You can take a small journey in history with this church, which is only open on Sundays.
This beautiful route is a world-class bicycle track and attracts the attention of bicycle lovers.
At the Glass Art Center, you can learn the intricacies of glass making by attending workshops, or you can buy glass beads and glass souvenirs for your loved ones.
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