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Ataman Hotel - Beykoz Whether you travel to Beykoz by boat down the Bosphorus or by road, the distinctive atmosphere of this outlying district of Istanbul strikes you immediately. These pleasure gardens were restored in 1746 by Sultan Mahmud I. The many springs in Beykoz were a principal source of drinking water for Istanbul, the water being carried in boats down the Bosphorus. The district is fortunate in having the Beykoz Trust, an organisation devoted to protecting the district's woodland and beauty spots for future generations to enjoy. www.atamanhotel.com /beykoz.html   (870 words)

Beykoz Fotoğrafları Beykoz (Amikos), yönetim mekanizmasının babadan oğula geçen bir krallık sistemine bağlı olduğu Bitinyalılar devrinde tam dokuz kral görmüştür. Beykoz isminin nereden geldiğine ilişkin olarak da çeşitli rivayetler söz konusudur. Bilinen bir başka rivayet ise, Beykoz isminin, kentin Osmanlı idaresi altına girdiği dönemden sonra kentte inşa ettirilen On Çeşmeler adlı bir çeşmenin yanında bulunan büyük bir ceviz ağacına binaen ortaya çıktığını iddia etmektedir. www.beykoz-foto-merkezi.bz.tc   (1355 words)

Abstract WP-650 The aim of this paper is to study the importance of urban identity and its elements in urban design and planning by examining the case of the Beykoz district of Istanbul, the district with lowest density within the boundaries of the Istanbul municipality. To learn about urban identity in Beykoz, residents were interviewed to find out how they define their near surroundings and the whole city. Research was done in two different parts of Beykoz: the old part and the squatter part. www-iurd.ced.berkeley.edu /pub/abstract_wp650.htm   (268 words)

Istanbul- BEYKOZ   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) There was a pavilion, a large pool, a fountain whose water spouted up to a gold bowl suspended from the dome, and a hamam (Turkish bath)" One hundred gardeners were employed in the garden. In 1994, a study was made and several 200 year-old trees were identified, including a chestnut with girth of 6.3 metres, a diameter of 1.97 meters and a height of 19.5 metres at Kaymakdonduran, an oriental plane on Beykoz Meadows and a stone pine, 170 years of age, in Paşabahçe are a few. Tallest of all these ancient trees is an oriental pine at Anadolu Kavağı with a height of 34 meters and a girth of 6.8 metres. www.silkspicetravel.com /eco-ist-004.htm   (556 words)

« DOST BEYKOZ " Doğru Haberde Son Söz " »   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Beykoz Halk Eğitim Merkezi 8 Eylül ‘Dünya Okuma-Yazma Günü’nde okuma yazma kursunu bitiren kursiyerlerine diploma verdi. Lig’e hazırlanan Beykoz Basketbol Takımı Yöneticileri Çubuklu Ajia Otel’de düzenledikleri toplantıyla basının karşısına çıktı. Lig’de mücadele etmeye hak kazanan Beykoz Spor Kulübü, yabancı oyuncu konusunda çalışmalara başladı. www.dostbeykoz.com   (384 words)

FOCUS on ANATOLIA The historical locality of "Beykoz" was the center of many glass workshops during this century. Because of the distinct style of these imported pieces and also the existance of the European artists working in Beykoz and Incirkoy it is hard to say much about the original roots of the "Beykoz Style" name tag. The initial models of Beykoz style glasses were usually colorless and made of crystal. www.focusmm.com /civcty/glass/gla_beyk.htm   (547 words)

neighborhood plans Our local study areas, Fener, Kadikoy, and Beykoz, were selected because of their differences in vulnerability, socio-economic profiles, topography and levels of risk. Beykoz is an example of a relatively low-hazard area in Istanbul. Additional transportation is necessary between most of Beykoz and the rest of the city, preferably a new highway to parallel the only existing one and eventually a metro line. www.arch.columbia.edu /Studio/Spring2002/UP/Istanbul/neighborhood/neighborhood.htm   (500 words)

Hotels in Turkey | Hotels in Istanbul | Blue Voyage Yachting and Cabin Charters | Istanbul Glassware and Porcelain The Beykoz factory was founded by the Nazir of Tophane, Ahmet Fethi Pasha near the village of Beykoz on the Bosphorus in 1845, during the reign of Abdulmecit. Glassware from imperial factories at Beykoz was awarded a medal at the London Exhibition of 18 and ware from the imperial factor) Incirli was displayed at the Paris Exhibition of 1855. According to museum records, a large quantity Beykoz ware, namely the filigree ware known as Cesm-i Bulbul was purchased by the museum in 1884. www.exploreturkey.com /exptur.phtml?id=285   (774 words)

BEYKOZ AND BOHEMIAN GLASSWARE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Glass-making enterprises of various sizes were in operation in Istanbul's Beykoz district by the early 19th century. The first of these was established by Mehmed Dede, a Mevlevi dervish, who had learned the technique of making opaline glass in Venice during the reign of Selim III (1789-1807) and then returned to Turkey to ply the trade here. A particularly distinctive group of Beykoz glassware is known as çeşme-i bülbül ("eye of the nightingale") in which swirling strands of colored glass are buried in clear g;ass to produce a lovely mesmerizing effect Pitchers, candy-dishes, bowls, and dishes were produced from this glass. www.sadberkhanimmuzesi.org.tr /english/sanat/beykoz.htm   (170 words)

Gencturk.net - Ä°nternet Kapınız - Beykoz Beykoz Boğaziçi'nin kuzey kesiminde Anadolu yakasında Küçüksu deresi ile Anadolu Kavağı arasında yer alan; merkeziyle olduğu kadar çevre köyleri, ormanları ve korularıyla da ünlü bir yerleşim yeridir. Beykoz Ä°lçesi merkez bucağına 11 köy, Mahmutşevketpaşa Bucağına da 8 köy bağlıdır. Beykoz ilçesi eskiden Üsküdar'a bağlı bir yerleşim yeriydi. beykoz.gencturk.net   (233 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) In 1845 new porcelain factories were established in Eyup, Beykoz, Galata and Balat, producing what was known as Istanbul ware, with designs on either a white or straw yellow ground, and bearing the mark Eser-i Istanbul. The ceramic and porcelain factory established at Incirli near Beykoz on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus by Rodosizade Ahmet Fethi, Minister of the Cannon Foundry, produced both tiles and tableware with painted designs. The plates, vases, lidded dishes, jugs, teapots and cups made at the Beykoz porcelain factory were expensive and of a high quality, intended primarily as luxury gifts. www.turkradio.us /1/s2003_2_8.txt   (778 words)

Turkey: Mothers of "disappeared" take action: update 1 On 2 March 1995 R2dvan Karakoç, who was last heard of around 15 February 1995, was found dead in the Beykoz district of Istanbul just 200 metres from the place where the body of Hasan Ocak was found. The body was taken to the Forensic Medical Institute on 3 March where it was examined on 6 March, before being buried as an unidentified person on 26 March at Istanbul Küçükçemece Alt2nÕehir Cemetry. The lawyers of Hasan Ocak's family who are taking the case to court complained that the Beykoz Public Prosecutor has refused them access to the case file until an indictment is prepared. www.amnestyusa.org /countries/turkey/document.do?id=EB85E10F66B794B5802569A50071531E   (719 words)

Unique, Handmade Jewelry, Gifts, Home Decor, Collectibles, Arts & Crafts by Anadoli Collection   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) This work achieved a perfection, which was favorably comparable to the products of Bohemia and Venice from the standpoints of beauty and quality; and it became famous throughout the world. Taking the name of the district in Istanbul where this glassware was manufactured, it has taken its place in history as "Beykoz Isi" or "Beykoz" for short. Beykoz style glassware is decorated using platinum and 24 karat gold by master artisans, who exert utmost effort to make the form and decoration of the production as similar as possible to the original products. www.anadoli.com /index.phtml?art_type=8   (323 words)

International Beykoz Culture and Folklore Festival, Istanbul, Turkey, Balkanfolk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Beykoz International Folklore Festival is organized every summer in Istanbul City by the Municipality Presidency of Beykoz, Beykoz Folklore Union Youth and Sport Club. In 2004 was held the 3rd edition of the festival. The Beykoz folklore group consists of approximately 120 dancers, 10 musicians and a technical staff. www.balkanfolk.com /catalogue_International_Beykoz_Culture_and_Folklore_Festival,_Istanbul   (203 words)

bo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Nevertheless the limited number of examples and amount f information belonging to these periods is the most significant factor preventing these subjects from being adequately known or learned. The Nineteenth Century for the Ottomans may be referred to as the final brilliant period in which beautiful works were brought forth and a few of their enterprises and successes took shape. In fact, today it is quite difficult to distinguish between Beykoz articles made in Turkey and those made abroad, and is a matter for an expert. www.turkishculture.org /glass_art/Turkish_glass_making.html   (2746 words)

Istanbul Diary: Beykoz and Bayram Roshan said Beykoz was at the bottom of the hill so we decided to walk. Actually, Pasabahçe was at the bottom of the hill and Beykoz was about an hours walk further. There Beykoz turned out not to be the most exciting of destinations. www.tamia.org /istanbul/bayram.htm   (473 words)

Breathing life into glass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) In the 18th and 19th century, the region of Beykoz became the centre of the Ottoman glass industry. Beykoz glass consists of clear and opaline glass decorated with delicate gilded and enamel patterns. The most famous example of Beykoz glass is known as ''cesmibulbul'', which means ''eye of the nightingale''. www.thegate.com.tr /en/turkey_a_z_made_in/01721   (433 words)

Telenity - Management Before Telenity's acquisition of Telsoft, Beykoz served as the General Manager of Telsoft where he was responsible for creating a leader in telecommunications software and services. While managing Telsoft, Beykoz also served as the General Manager of Intelnet, a Turkish data communications company. Beykoz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University and a Masters degree in Business Administration from European University. www.telenity.com /management.php   (583 words)

Istanbul Diary: Beykoz and Bayram We decided on Beykoz because I hadn't been there and Roshan said there was someplace we could sit and drink Turkish coffee. After being on the bus for about 45 minutes we reached a hill where traffic was moving particularly slowly. Although it was a peaceful area, we decided to walk to Beykoz. members.tripod.com /myistanbul/bayram.htm   (473 words)

anthronaut: 25 July 2005 Last week I spent a nıght at Olcays house in Beykoz. Beykoz is a quarter in the outskirts of Istanbul, situated at the northern end at the Bosporus, a little bit elevated. You can see the Bosporus valley from there, the metropole laid down before you like a carpet. anthronaut.twoday.net /20050725   (961 words)

Turkish Daily News - Beykoz by the Bosphorus is the new sound set for filmmakers Turkish Daily News - Beykoz by the Bosphorus is the new sound set for filmmakers Beykoz by the Bosphorus is the new sound set for filmmakers Beykoz Municipality in Istanbul, tree-lined and next to the Bosphorus, has practically turned into Istanbul’s TV set. www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /article.php?enewsid=16702   (139 words)

World: Türkçe: Bölgesel: Orta Doğu: Türkiye: Bölgeler: Marmara: Ä°stanbul: Ä°lçeler: Beykoz| ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Beykoz Belediye Başkanlığı - Başkanlığın resmi sitesi çalışmalarını tanıtıyor. Beykoz Fidanlığı - Ä°stanbul Valiliğinbe bağlı Beykoz Fidanlığı Müdürlüğü resmi sayfası bitki ve konum bilgileri içeriyor. Beykoz Konakları - Emlak projesinin tanıtımını içeren resmi sitesi. www.tchealth.com /Resources-World/T%c3%bcrk%c3%a7e/B%c3%b6lgesel/T%c3%bcrkiye/%c4%b0stanbul/%c4%b0l%c3%a7eler/Beykoz   (152 words)

Glass Furnace It is also known that glass craftsmen were imported from France during the reign of Mahmut I, and that a Mevlevi Dervish by the name of Mehmet Dede was sent to Italy during the reign of Selim III to learn certain glass-making techniques. It is said that the Mevlevi craftsman in question founded an atelier in Beykoz, İstanbul, and that among the more popular and succes of the products of this workshop was; Çeţmibülbül ware, a form of filigree ware. In 1899 a workshop was found on the site of the present Turkish glass factory Paţabahçe by a Levantine Jew named Saul Modiano producing ware marked as “Fabbrica Vetrami di D. Modiano, Constantinople”, which by 1902 was employing a work force of 500. www.glassfurnace.org /Glassware_in_Turkeyh.htm   (1399 words)

Rosewater Sprinkler (Beykoz Kýrmýzý Ibrikli Gülabdan) by Paþabahçe (Rosewater Sprinkler (Beykoz Kirmizi Ibrikli ... Beykoz glassware began to be produced at glass workshops in Beykoz during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Selim III (1789 - 1807) This glassware, made of both opaline and transparent glass, is characterized by both cut and painted designs in either polychrome or gold. Since it was first produced Beykoz ware has been sought after, and antique examples can today be seen in museum and private collections. Reproduction Beykoz glassware of the finest quality is today produced entirely by hand, by Pasabahçe craftsmen. www.tulumba.com /icy_itemdesc.asp?ic=HO307140EB364   (274 words)

Rhinology journals - Abstracts -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) The study was conducted among highschool students living in Bayrampasa (an area polluted by SO2 and total suspended particulates) and Beykoz (an unpolluted residential area) in Istanbul (n = 386). A significantly higher prevalence rate for rhinitis was found in Bayrampasa, as compared to Beykoz. However, the prevalence rate for pharyngitis was not significantly different between both groups. www.rhinologyjournal.com /article/view_abstract.php?mgzn_id=97&rtcl_id=272   (193 words)

Water Science & Technology 51:11 (2005) 245-251 - N. Musaoglu et al. - Land use change analysis of Beykoz-Istanbul by ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) This paper presents the land use change analysis of the Beykoz region, which is the second largest administrative district of Istanbul. The independent classification of each satellite image was used as a change analysis method and the resulting images were analyzed with GIS techniques. The results showed that forest area of Beykoz decreased from 80.55% to 70.5% between 1975 and 1984 and during the 1984–2001 periods, the forested area decreased from 70.5% to 68.86% and the urban growth rate was 4.65%. www.iwaponline.com /wst/05111/wst051110245.htm   (307 words)

VT Beykoz Forum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) The travel forum is where you can ask for help on any aspect of a trip you're planning. When 532,999 members from over 200 countries put their heads together, you're sure to get accurate, up-to-date and unbiased insights that you won't find anywhere else. Be the first to post a question in the Beykoz Forum. forum.virtualtourist.com /forum-1850985-1-Travel-Beykoz-1-forum.html   (88 words)

HMAS Anzac Northern Trident - Turkish Coast Guard   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Sailors from TCG BEYKOZ arrive alongside HMAS ANZAC. Turkish Coast Guard Ship TCG BEYKOZ at sea conducting officer of the watch manoeuvres during a passage exercise off Turkey. The RHIB is being lowered into the water to transit members of TCG BEYKOZ back to their ship. www.navy.gov.au /nt/gallery/tcg.htm   (370 words)

the knowledge.com ™ directory - world - türkçe - bölgesel - türkiye - i̇stanbul - i̇lçeler - beykoz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16) Beykoz tarihi ve fotograflarla Beykoz manzaraları içeren bir site. İstanbul Valiliğinbe bağlı Beykoz Fidanlığı Müdürlüğü resmi sayfası bitki ve konum bilgileri içeriyor. Belediyenin etkinlikleri ve Beykoz ile ilgili haberler sunan resmi internet sitesi. directory.knowledge.com /world/t%c3%bcrk%c3%a7e/b%c3%b6lgesel/t%c3%bcrkiye/i%cc%87stanbul/i%cc%87l%c3%a7eler/beykoz   (128 words)

Beykoz Plan Map Istanbul carte Istamboul Istanboul Byzance Constantinople Harita La Grande mairie de Beykoz compte 19 villages et 193 000 habitants. Gros village niché au fond de la plus belle baie du Bosphore, Beykoz est entouré de bois (Mont du Géant, Abraham Pacha) et de vallons (Grand-Seigneur, Tokat, Ak Baba). A son retour, il installa ses ateliers à Beykoz qui devint un réel centre de production, travaillant pour les plus prestigieux palais-musées, tels Beylerbeyi, Yildiz ou Dolmabahçe. www.roxanephoto.com /turquie/istanbul/beykoz.htm   (804 words)

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