Pendik is one of the most important regions in the Asian side of Istanbul, which bordered from the northwest by Sultanbeyli region near to Ataşehir and Cekmekoy, from the north by Şile, and all of these areas are overlooking to Marmara Sea.
It extends on an area of 278 square kilometers, and its population reaches 681,736, as it is a coastal area attracts many people to live or invest in, and it contains huge residential and commercial complexes with multiple designs, and unique views on Marmara Sea.
Transportation in Pendik:
There are a big transportation netwroek in Pendik such as:
- Public Busses
- Mini Busses (Dolmuş)
- Metro Marmaray which connects between the Asian side and the European side of Istanbul
- The train that goes to Pendik region via Haydarpaşa station
- Ferries which transport passengers to the side of Aegean Sea, also to Sabiha Airport.
The History of Pendik:
- During the 753th, the Greeks settled in it as a result of their conquests.
- In 1080 the Seljuk Turks conquered and controlled it.
- In 1086 the Byzantines conquered it, and the region had five walls, in addition to five main gates.
- Huge homes and palaces have been built in it with luxurious and special designs.
- The Pendik region belonged to Kartal until 1987, then it becomes an independent municipality.
Service Facilities in Pendik:
There are many schools and universities in Pendik such as Marmara university, Pendik university, the largest technology center, and several cultural centers built by the municipality.
In addition to a lot of private or govermental schools like Balkan schools, Beldik school.
As for the most important hospitals in the region, they are Medical Park, Pendik Private Hospital, and Rumedi Private Hospital.
Shopping malls such as: Pendorya Shopping Center, Neomarin Shopping Center.
Entertainment Facilities in Pendik:
Natural Science Museum:
It is the first museum of taxidermy animals in Turkey, contains more than 700 stuffed animals, from 300 different platoons: ducks, crocodiles, wolves, squirrels and mountain goats.
Ballica Equestrian and Sports Club:
It covers an area of 17 acres for hosting indoor, and outdoor sports races with a view on Baleja Forest.
Large modern Gardens:
There are a lot of green spaces in Pendik where it was provided with various entertainment facilities such as private walking areas, cycling paths, and exhibition centers.
Yenişehir Park:
It covers a green area of 13 hectares, contains places for outdoor weddings, places for barbecue, and a big Meydan with 4000 square meters for Paintball game.
Gözdağı Garden:
It is located 206 meters above the sea, and it is the eighth hidden and large hill in the city.
It covers an area of 13000 square meters with places for picnics, restaurants, and terraces.. and that making it one of the most important entertainment places in Pendik.
Aydos Forest:
It is located on the highest mountain in Istanbul, and it is a home for more than 23 different birds.
It contains historical remains from Aydos Castle which was built during the Ottoman era, and this makes it one of the rare places in Istanbul, where it combines between history and the beauty of nature.
Pavle Peninsula:
Previously it was called the Mafronzi Peninsula, intended by the aristocratic Byzantines as it is a calm and peacful place for them, it was converted into a ships marina by building a bridge connects between the peninsula and the land, and now it is the Istanbul Marine Arsenal in Pendik.
Omerli Tank:
It is one of the most important sources of drinking water in Istanbul, as it provides 180 cubic hectares of water reserves annually.
It was built above the Riva River between 1972-1968 by the government, and it is surrounded by large green areas where the residents use it as a picnic place.
Real Estate Market in Pendik:
A major civilization renaissance took place in Pendik region as it became the most crowded region in Asian Istanbul, also, the government and construction companies built in it many high quality complexes with affordable prices, and that motivated the investors to buy houses and commercial units there.
In addition to its location near Sabiha airport, on Marmara sea, and its services and facilities such as markets, commercial centers, universities, hospitals, restaurants, cafes, hotels, cinemas and parks.
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