Story and significance
About
Reflecting the old fishing village culture of Maltepe, Beşçeşmeler is a nostalgic urban site preserved with its historical fountain, plane trees, and old stone houses.
Story and significance
Reflecting the old fishing village culture of Maltepe, Beşçeşmeler is a nostalgic urban site preserved with its historical fountain, plane trees, and old stone houses.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Beşçeşmeler Square takes its name from the historical five-tapped fountain in its center. It is one of the rare spots in the Anatolian side of Istanbul where neighborhood culture lives on. It is located near the center of Maltepe.
Traditional wooden and stone architectural examples are restored in the streets surrounding the square. Please refer to the Harita section to find its exact coordinates.
Practical notes before you go
Related places around here
Historic sites
Maltepe district, contains the ruins of the 9th-century Bryas Palace built by Byzantine Emperor Theophilos. The site holds great significance for the archeology of Istanbul .
Historic sites
The historical sanatorium building, commissioned by Süreyya İlmen in the forested area of Başıbüyük in Maltepe , is an important health heritage site.