It is one of the most important municipalities of the city of Istanbul. It contains many important historical and heritage facilities that extend to the Ottoman era, which made it an important place in tourism and the economy. It also contains many Greek antiquities and is characterized by beauty and a wonderful view of the Sea of Marmara. During the Byzantine era, Pendik was called "Pantikon" and before that it was in Greek "Pantikap", where the area had five walls and five gates, and by the twentieth century it was a place for holidays and weekend homes for the wealthy in Istanbul.
Pendik location
The Pendik district is located in the city of Istanbul, specifically in the Asian section of the city. Most of the areas of the Asian side of the city are surrounded by the Pendik district, due to its large size and distinctive location, as it is surrounded by the areas of Sile, Cekmekoy, Sancaktepe, Sultanbeyli, Kartal, and Tuzla, as well as the city of Kocaeli. And also the Sea of Marmara, which is one of the largest areas of the Asian section of Istanbul. Transportation in the Pendik area
Many means of transportation are available in Pandak, such as :
- Public transport buses
- The train heading to the Pendik area via Haydarpasa station
- Marmaray Metro, which connects the Asian and European sections of Istanbul
- Minibus shuttle buses.
- Fast ships transport passengers until they reach the Aegean Sea and from there to where Sabiha Gokcen Airport is located.
- Pendik is located between two express lines, E5-E80, which connect the two ends of Istanbul to each other.
Pendik area markets
- Newmarine Mall: contains more than 130 shops of various international and Turkish brands.
- Via Port Mall: It is considered one of the largest complexes in Istanbul, and it is a great destination for local and foreign visitors, due to its containment of the largest amusement parks in Istanbul, in addition to its stunning view of an artificial pond and a very beautiful garden.
Educational services in the area of Bandak
As for education, the Bandak region includes many Turkish public and private international schools, including the Bandak School and the Balkan School, in addition to cultural centers and universities that offer the best educational curricula, such as the University of Bandak and the University of Marmara.
Health services in the area of Bandak
The Pendik region is characterized by the quality of health services provided to the population, and it includes the second largest hospital in Turkey, in addition to many other hospitals such as Medical Park Hospital, Private Bandak Hospital, and Private Remedy Hospital.
The most famous landmarks of the Pendik region
- Museum of Natural Sciences: It is the first museum of stuffed animals in Turkey, and it contains more than 700 stuffed animals, from 300 different species: ducks, crocodiles, wolves, squirrels and mountain goats.
- Balijah Equestrian Sports Club: It is dedicated to hosting indoor and outdoor sports races overlooking the Balijah Forest, its area is 17 acres. Visitors can also play backgammon, and the forum gives an opportunity for social communication.
- Large modern parks: There are a lot of green spaces in Pendik, which were provided with a variety of recreational means such as pedestrian areas, cycling paths, exhibitions and performance centers to become modern parks.
- Yenişehir Park: It covers an area of 13 hectares of green spaces, and it contains places designated for outdoor weddings, barbecue areas, and a field of 4000 square meters for paintball.
- Guzday Orchard: It is located at an altitude of 206 meters above sea level, and is considered the eighth of the high and hidden hills in the city. Its area is 13,000 square meters with picnic areas, restaurants and terraces, which makes it one of the most important recreational areas in Pendik.
- Aydos Forest: It is located on a mountain considered the highest in Istanbul, and is home to more than 23 different species of birds. It also contains historical remains of the ruins of Aydos Castle, which was built in the Ottoman era, and this is what makes it one of the rare places in Istanbul, where it combines history and the beauty of nature.
- Pavli Peninsula: In the past, it was called the Mavrontsi Peninsula. It was intended by the Byzantine aristocrats for recreation and enjoyment of the beauty of nature. It was converted into a seaport for ships by extending a bridge linking the peninsula with the land. Currently, it is used as the Istanbul naval arsenal for Pendik.
- Omerli Reservoir: It is considered one of the most important sources of drinking water in Istanbul, as it provides 180 hectares of water annually. It was built over the Riva River between 1972-1968 by the government. It is surrounded by large green spaces, where residents use it as a space for leisure and picnics.
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A major civilized renaissance took place in many areas in the Pendik region, and it became the most crowded area in Asian Istanbul, as a result of the desire of craftsmen and workers to reside in it, and large residential complexes of high quality and reasonable prices were built in it, which prompted those wishing to invest to go to it, in addition to its location and the presence of markets and centers It has major commercial activities, in addition to the area's comprehensiveness of the most important restaurants, cafes, hotels, cinemas, and parks.
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01-10-2025
