Sariyer,The Forest Hinterland |
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The Belgrade forest, at one time the Ottoman military wouldcome on exercises. Today it is popular for picnics at the weekend, the road to Kilyos goes through here. Home to Istanbul University's department of forestry, hence accessible by public transport. There have always been rural communities here but since the 90's some luxury housing and private schools have been built in parts of the forest. The largest of these developments is the luxury new village of Zekeriyaköy, which although exposed to the cold, damp weather coming along the Black Sea coast is now one of the most expensive residential areas in Istanbul. The campus of the prestigious, private Koc University is here, which has been excellent for the taxi drivers of Sarıyer. |
