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In addition to its countless historical and touristic places, Istanbul also has many villages that are worth seeing. Polonezköy, settled by Poles escaping from Russian attacks in the past, is one of the charming villages of Istanbul. Let's check out the places to visit in Polonezköy, where nature and history are intertwined and a popular destination for daily visits.
The Memorial House of Zofia Rizi, designed in accordance with Polish architecture, is among the oldest and historical buildings in Polonezköy. The history of the building dates back to 1881, the year of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's birth. The building, built between 1881 and 1883, attracts attention with the photographs and documents on its walls. The photographs and documents, which present the changes experienced by the village in a chronological manner throughout the historical process, also reveal the memories of the Polish people who lived in the village during that period and the history of the village.
The Memorial House of Zofia Rizi is also considered a symbol of Turkish-Poland friendship. If you come to Polonezköy one day, you can stop by The Memorial House of Zofia Rizi to visit the museum and take a short time travel.
Polonezköy Nature Park, which gained the status of a nature park in 1999, is the address of those who would like to get away from the chaos of Istanbul and spend a peaceful day. Spreading over an area of 3000 hectares, the park also has the distinction of being the largest nature park in Istanbul.
Polonezköy Nature Park, which is extremely rich in terms of plant and animal diversity, also offers its visitors the opportunity to cycle, hike, have breakfast and camp. While walking in the park which is accompanied by the sounds of birds chirping and linden scents, you may also come across cute squirrels, ferrets and red deer.
There is an Outdoor Wood Carving Sculpture Exhibition in a large garden across the Polonezköy Culture House, where art and cultural events are held in Polonezköy. The exhibition includes original works that are signed by different artists, combining wood with carving art.
These unique works, where art is intertwined with nature, show how the materials offered by nature can be evaluated through art in the best way possible. Wooden carved sculptures transformed into human figures in various forms once again reveal the importance of creativity and aesthetics.
In 1914, the Church of Matka Boska Częstochowska was built to replace the St. Anna Church, which was the first religious building built in Polonezköy in 1842 and was destroyed in the Istanbul earthquake. The church, which was used as a headquarters point by the Turkish army during World War I, was restored in 1918 after the war and remains today.
The Church of Matka Boska Częstochowska also houses a replica of the Icon of Our Lady found in Poland. Today, the church is visited by many people for various events and music festivals.
There is a place called Arıcılık Müzesi in the village square of Polonezköy, which is very rich in terms of vegetation. In this shop, which is one of the oldest businesses in the village, you can purchase honey that is produced by bees raised in Polonezköy. You can also purchase bee products such as propolis, royal jelly and beeswax here. When you visit the museum, you can also see the queen bee screen, honey filter machine and beekeeping clothes used in honey production.
Unlike known animal parks, Polonezköy Zoo also offers accommodation opportunities to its visitors. The zoo, which opened its doors to visitors in 1981, has houses and rooms where you can stay with your family.
You can bring food from outside to the facilities and have a pleasant picnic with your loved ones or use the barbecue areas and cook delicious meals. The facilities also have areas where you can ride horses and walk around the pond.
Elite World Village İstanbul Polonezköy, which will begin its service within the Village brand of Elite World Hotels & Resorts, draws attention with its location being very close to the Riva River. Surrounded by lush green forests, the hotel offers a perfect nature holiday experience with its outdoor swimming pools, comfortable rooms that will make you feel cozy during your stay and SPA and Wellness services where you can relieve the tiredness of the day. The hotel also has cafes and restaurants, event areas and meeting rooms with different concepts and designs.
Elite World Village İstanbul Polonezköy, located in a location where you can reach from Sabiha Gökçen or Istanbul Airport with no trouble, is only 2.5 km away from the Şile highway towards Beykoz. You can contact Elite World Hotels & Resorts and make your reservation right away to benefit from all the privileges that the hotel offers in a peaceful atmosphere intertwined with nature.