Gözdağı Coppice

The Gözdağı Coppice located in the Pendik district of İstanbul has a surface area of 140 thousand square meters. This historical structure is located in the quarter of Dumlupınar and you can see it after crossing the Pendik bridge. There is a big flag waving towards the hill. The area is also called the eighth hidden hill of the city. The Gözdağı Coppice has a very impressive natural beauty and is one of the best places to see the panoramic view of Pendik.

The locals of Pendik call this area the “Ali Vasfi Hill”. The Gözdağı Coppice is about 200 meters high above the sea level. It is one of the most valuable recreational areas not only in Pendik but also in the entire city and it easily overlooks other areas such as Kartal, Maltepe, Adalar and Tuzla. When you visit the Gözdağı Coppice, you will see many picnic areas, children playgrounds, observation decks and social facilities.

The Gözdağı Coppice, a secret beauty of the city, has been discovered in recent years. You will have the chance of both enjoying the view of many spots on the Anatolian side and breathing in the smell of the pine trees here. The coppice which is filled with colorful flowers is a very ideal place for the people of İstanbul who are willing to get away from the stress of daily life. The public especially shows interest on the weekends, which also increases the occupancy rate at the social facilities.

The area is very clean and well maintained. You can have a breakfast at a very suitable price at the facilities of the municipality. It is a very good spot for photography lovers. This place has many options for transport, which is another advantage of it. You can use the Kartal subway to go to the Gözdağı Coppice facilities.