Kucukcekmece lies on the European shore of the Sea of Marmara, on a lagoon named Lake Küçükçekmece. The lake is considered to be one of the primary destinations for the residents of Kucukcekmece over the weekends. At sunset after walking by the lakeside, sitting somewhere drinking Turkish tea while enjoying the view of the lake is one of the bests Kucukcekmece offers. Night time is perfect for spending time, as well beside the lake. The population of Küçükçekmece is growing fast and it is acquiring schools, supermarkets, shopping centers and other facilities.
Halkali may be the most prominent region of Kucukcekmece. It is unique to hosting a range of restaurants, international brands, and cafes, including: Arena Park Center, Trendyol Center, Halkalı Center, and other shops that provide all the requirements for its residents. There are cultural and artistic centers of all kinds, such as children’s cinema and theater.
Location of Kucukcekmece
Kucukcekmece is located in west Marmara and surrounded with Zeytinburnu from east direction, Başakşehir from north side, Esenyurt from west direction. The city has 21 different neighborhood and covered by Kucukcekmece Lake from west side and Marmara Sea from south direction. Also, the district of Kucukcekmece is close to the Istanbul Airport and huge projects which are planned to be constructed soon such as Canal Istanbul Project.
Transportation in Kucukcekmece
The district is situated on the important motorways like TEM-E80 (Transit European Motorway) and E-5 which provide Asia-Europe link with its location and also railway network starting from Sirkeci and going to Europe. The Sirkeci-Halkalı railway line passes through Küçükçekmece district serving the railway stations Küçükçekmece, Soğuksu, Kanarya and Halkalı. Kucukcekmece also provides various means of transportation from Metrobus to small and big buses.
Places to Visit in Kucukcekmece
- Kibrithane
- Balıkçı Island
- Kucukcekmece Beach
- Bathonea Ancient City Excavation Area
- Yarımburgaz Cave
- Cultural Centers
- ArmoniPark Shopping Center
- ArenaPark Shopping Center
- Menekşe Beach
- Mehmet Arsay Classical Automobile Museum
- Cennet Neighborhood and Hürriyet Street
