Gungoren, being one of the smallest districts, is located on the European side of Istanbul, consists 11 neighbourhoods. Population density is very high in the district due to rapid increase after 1950s. Although population was not more than 300 in 1950s, it is more than 300,000 right now. Mostly preferred by families, majority of residents here are highly conservative.
Features of Merter, Gungoren
Merter is most famous neighborhood of Güngören. It is the hub for trade. Merter was a small village which had nothing more than vineyards and fields in 1950s. First, Merter was established for woodsman. Idea was to create huge economical area for woodsman and make them gather in Merter area. But, woodsman disesteem Merter and refused to gather. Then, it became an area for textile factories.
Now, Merter is textile centre of the city and its well-known area in the world. Its contribution to the economy is very important. Merter provides 40% of textile exportation of Turkey with its numerous small and big workshops. In the evening, population is around 80,000 and during daytime it increases up to 300,000. Recently, Merter is changing. In addition to be the textile centre it is becoming an open-air shopping centre, too. Numerous visitors visit Merter and spend their all day shopping around. The reason why Merter attracts so many visitors is the area offers too many options with reasonable prices.
Transportation in Gungoren
The municipality has started to improve the infrastructure, and has extended the tram from Zeytinburnu to improve the transportation in and out of the district. If you want to have a look at Merter, access is very simple. Easiest way to go there by metrobus and metro. There are also lines of buses and dolmush (dolmuş) buses passing from the district.
If you want to visit Istanbul, we advise you to visit the area of Gungoren and discover it closely, in order to see the benefits and services yourself.
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