This sacred place, which is one of the highest and closest hills of Istanbul, can be easily reached by 15A bus from Kavacık; parking is also available for those who come by private car. At the summit, you visit the Yusha Mosque and the long tomb-shaped mausoleum, accompanied by a magnificent view where the Black Sea and the Bosphorus can be seen at the same time. During the Ottoman period, in 1755, the Grand Vizier became the 28th Grand Vizier. It was built by Çelebizade Mehmet Said Pasha and restored by Sultan Abdulaziz in 1863. According to the rumor, Hazrat. Yusha, Hazrat. He came here with Moses and this hill is considered to be his position. Although the exact historical records say that he was Decapitated in the Palestinian territories, this is a spiritual place that has been visited by the people for centuries. The feeling of peace on the hill, combined with the worship and prayers that have been going on for centuries, offers a deep spiritual atmosphere to a person. During our visit, I saw that some people brought small treats such as candy and chocolate with them and distributed them to the incoming visitors. A very meaningful and beautiful no. Hopefully, if it is granted, I will do it on my next visit. It is a place worth visiting with both its landscape and its spiritual value.

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According to the narration, it is the grave of Hazrat Yusha (as). It is one of the iconic places of Istanbul. There is a small mosque with the same name right next to it. It is one of the places that must be visited. But when visiting here, one should come with the awareness of prayer and the purpose of a visit. There should not be a visit hoping for help from Qadr or tying something to a tree if they leave it. It's a peaceful and beautiful place. The surroundings are kept very clean and the landscape is a beautiful area. Jul. It is a spiritually peaceful place. Those who have the opportunity should try to come on weekdays, because it gets really crowded, there is a busy visit.

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Михей Андреев

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This sacred place is located on the Asian coast of Istanbul. There are several versions, the grave of Joshua, another character whose name was Telly Baba, the five apostles of the giants at the foot of the mountain, and finally Golgotha, the place of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. What is actually said in the literary monument - the Walk of Abbot Daniel. I have already been there 3 times in the will of the Lord, a beautiful sacred place. On the high bank of the Bosphorus there is a mosque, an observation deck, a spring, the graves of the prophets and the place of the crucifixion. A quadrangular fence covers the stones into which the crosses were inserted. Istanbul women who want the Lord to give them a child come here, it is necessary to go around the fence to pray, take some land, ask for a miracle, Early on Monday morning there are already people. It's easy to get there, from Kadikoy by bus 15F. Near the complex there are shopping malls, tortillas, souvenirs. The Turkish government greatly reveres this place, near the military base and fortress of Yoros, the biblical Yerusalem.

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