History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Mehterçeşme District took its name from the historical stone fountain where the Mehteran company, which stayed on the ridge of Haramidere during the Rumelia campaigns of the Ottoman army, drank water and rested. The historical Mehterçeşme and the square at the heart of the neighborhood are an important focus of neighborhood culture that keeps this army range tradition alive for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
Its altitude is approximately 80 meters. It is located in a hilly settlement adjacent to Beylikdüzü ridges. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is completely free, it is a neighborhood square open to the public.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.•Rules and Safety:The fountain reservoir and square equipment should not be damaged.•Facilities and Facilities:There are resting benches, tea garden, bakeries and tradesmen's shops. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Mehterçeşme District, Cumhuriyet Caddesi Çeşme Square, Esenyurt / Istanbul.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It takes 3 minutes by passenger car to reach the neighborhood via the asphalt road from the E-5 Güzelyurt junction.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can get off at the Metrobus Güzelyurt stop and reach it in 5 minutes on foot or by Mehterçeşme minibuses.•Parking Availability:There are on-street parking spaces for 25 vehicles around the square. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:Historical fountain motifs and lively street scenes of neighborhood tradesmen.•Light and Shooting Hours:Calm square texture in the early morning hours.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Hot bagels from Mehterçeşme stone oven and freshly brewed artisan tea.