Polonezkoy

[[File:Polonezkoy banner Folk dancers - Polish folk dancers at the Cherry Festival in Polonezköy}}

Founded by the Polish settlers in the 19th century on the Asian side of the Bosphorus near Istanbul, Polonezköy, literally the "Polish village", provides a surprising contribution to the ethnic mix of Türkiye.

Polonezkoy Halal Travel Guide

Polonezkoy 2007 - A house in Polonezköy

After the November Uprising of 1830 against the Russian Empire in what was then Russian-dominated Poland failed, Prince Adam Jerzy Czartoryski, one of the leaders of the uprising, decided to form communities for his fellow Polish revolutionaries in countries that were friendly to their cause. The first settlers arrived in 1842 and laid the foundation of the village they named Adampol ("Adam's town"), after the prince. During the rest of the 19th century and the early 20th century, more immigrants poured in every time a conflict involving the Poles arose and the population of the village rose accordingly, although it never exceeded the all time (ethnic Polish) maximum of 220.

After the World War I, Poland regained its freedom in 1918, and many of the settlers returned. Those that remained were granted Turkish citizenship in 1938.

While Polonezköy is by no means the only example of Central European revolutionaries taking refuge in Türkiye (there were Hungary|Hungarian colonies in Tekirdağ and Kütahya in the 18th and 19th centuries, respectively, for example), it is the longest lasting one, as about 40 of the villagers (out of a total of around 1,000, which nowadays includes non-ethnic Poles as well) are fluent speakers of Polish, and the local Polish legacy has been vigorously protected.

Thanks to the deep woods surrounding Polonezköy (under protection as a "nature park" since 1996) and the quite "exotic" appeal (according to the Turkish standards) of the village, it is now seen as something of a quick escape from the city by the Istanbulites, arriving in summer weekends in numbers.

Travel to Polonezkoy

By car

Polonezköy is about 25 kilometers from central parts of Istanbul.

From Istanbul’s European side, first cross the Second Bosphorus Bridge (Fatih Sultan Mehmet Köprüsü, usually referred to as FSM Köprüsü or 2. Çevreyolu on the traffic signs). After crossing the bridge, leave the motorway in the first exit, first follow the “Beykoz” signs, after you have left the motorway behind, follow the “Polonezköy” signs you’ll see in every junction.

What to See

• Village houses with a traditional Polish style.
• little Catholic chapel which dates back to 1914
• Church of Matka Boska Częstochowska - Czestochowalı Meryem Ana Kilisesi - Catholic Church

Things to Do

Polonezkoywoods - A trail in the forest near Polonezköy

Halal Restaurants in Polonezkoy

There are some Halal restaurants in the village mainly serving Istanbulites visiting the village for a day in the nature at weekends. Some of them serve traditional Polish meals too. But all restaurants are reported to be expensive, so it may be best to bring your sandwiches from the city and perhaps have a picnic in the park (which contains some beautiful wooden sculptures) situated right in the centre of the village if you are on budget.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Polonezkoy

Polonezkoy - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Polonezkoy, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Polonezkoy. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Polonezkoy and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Polonezkoy. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Polonezkoy. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPolonezkoy: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Polonezkoy.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Polonezkoy, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Polonezkoy, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Polonezkoy without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Polonezkoy is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Polonezkoy.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

You can stay in Istanbul#Sleep|Istanbul and visit Polonezköy as a day-trip. If you have an irresistible will to overnight in the village and there are a few guesthouses and hotels here too.

Polka Country Hotel – tel +90 216 432 20 21

Gülayım Hotel (2*) 75. Yıl Caddesi no: 64 – tel +90 216 432 31 34

Telecommunications in Polonezkoy

Telephone

The area code of the village is 216, which it shares with the rest of the Asian side of Istanbul. The area code should be dialed not only when calling from out of Istanbul, but also when calling from the European side of Istanbul.

Travel Next

[[Şile is about a further 40 kilometers away, follow the road passing through the village which eventually reaches the shore of Black Sea.

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