Bakirkoy

Bakirkoy is one of the oldest districts of Istanbul located on the southeast edge of Istanbul’s Europen side.

District is surrounded with Marmara sea on the South, Kucukcekmece, Bahcelievler, Gungoren on the North, Kucukcekmece lake on the West and Zeytinburnu on the east.

Bakirkoy is thecenter of Airport companies, The head quarters of Turkish airlines, Borajet and Atlas jet is settled in this district.

Veli Efendi which is the oldest horse race stadium of Istanbul is also situated in Bakirkoy.