History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Mağlova Aqueduct (Muallakkemer), which is considered the undisputed masterpiece of world water architecture and engineering history, was built by Mimar Sinan within the scope of Kırkçeşme Water Facilities between 1554 and 1562. The 35-meter-high two-storey gigantic arch, which was rebuilt by Sinan with a unique static genius and pyramidal spurs resistant to currents after it was destroyed in the great flood of 1563, rises with the elegance of a bridge over the waters of the Alibey Dam. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
Its altitude is approximately 45 meters. It is surrounded by oak and pine forests in a deep canyon valley connecting the two sides of the Alibey Dam Lake basin. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is completely free, it is an open-air monumental cultural asset.•Visiting Hours and Days:It can be visited in daylight 7 days a week.•Rules and Safety:Climbing the upper water channel cornice of the arch is life-threatening; It should be watched with admiration from the valley paths.•Facilities and Facilities:There is an observation deck, walking paths and information boards within the city forest. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Cebeci / Sultangazi City Forest, Alibey Dam Basin, Sultangazi / Istanbul.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: You can reach the area from the entrance of Sultangazi City Forest by walking track in the forest or by passenger car via the stabilized road near the dam.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can reach the park gate by using the forest buses departing from the T4 Tram Masjid-i Selam last stop or Sultangazi center.•Parking Availability:There is a parking lot for 250 vehicles at the entrance of Sultangazi City Forest. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:Panoramic valley angle where the dam waters filter through the two-storey arch eyes of the arch and are reflected in the water.•Light and Shooting Hours:Early morning foggy hours and afternoon sun are the times when the stonework's shadows are most clearly visible.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:Freshly brewed samovar tea and village pastry in the country garden in the urban forest.