Polonezköy - Adampol ... For breathing
outside the metropolis with the accompany of
green nature and birds, you may experience
both nature and culture at this unique
corner of paradise, Istanbul's back
garden...
Polonezkoy, formerly known as Adampol is a
Polish village located at Istanbul,
TURKEY... It was founded by Adam Czartoryski
(Chairman of National Uprising Government
and the Leader of a Political Emigration
Party) in 1842.
The fact
"Polonezkoy-Adampol", with no doubt is a
cultural and historical event that have
never been seen in the world for all ages.
This village was established in Istanbul,
Turkey after Poland was invaded by its
neighbours Russia, Austria and Prussia in
1775.
Ottoman
Empire was against the idea of this invasion
and supported Poland, Polish
immigrants and gave this heavenly place for
settlement. Michał Czajkowski was the
representative of Adam Czartoryski for the
settlement.
Michał Czajkowski,
after converting
into the Islam in
1850, took the name
of Mehmet Sadik
Pasha.
He bought some forest area from the
Lazarist Priests for the future establishment of the town. The emigrants
from the rebellions at Poland and Hungary (1831-1863) and during the
Crimean War in 1853, have found a reliable environment here in Turkish
lands under the wings of Ottoman Empire. At the beginning in 18th of
February 1842, there were
only 4 inhabitants at the village but years by years after more emigration
population increased to
hundreds. The inhabitants also took the Turkish citizenship in 1938.
Polonezkoy
became touristic place and popular
holiday town years by years. There
had been many famous worldwide
visitors since the establishment of
the town. French Liszt in 1847,
Gustave Flaubert in 1850, founder of
Turkey Mustafa Kemal ATATURK, Pope
23rd Jean, former President Kenan
EVREN and Polish President Lech
WALESA, author Pierre Loti was some
of them. Village had a
great affect to its visitors. Czech
author Karel Droz says in his novel
that "Even this is a fairy tale, it
is very real. Far away from the
motherland, inside somewhere by the
Anatolian hills covered with forests
lies a hidden Polish village." And
also he describes the view of the
village as " a smile of a corner
from heaven".
Nowadays, Polonezkoy is one of the
most famous villages in the world. About 1000 Polish people still live
and keep their own culture and history. Village is also the one and only
place very close to center Istanbul as a holiday town. People prefer to
spend their weekends at Polonezkoy's Club Hotels, Pensions and taste the
local food in its famous restaurants. There are many hotels, pensions,
restaurants and garden barbecue places at Polonezkoy-Adampol.
Polonezkoy… A brand new stairway to
heaven inside Istanbul; a privilege, a life style…
Photos by Akgun AKOVA
Polonezköy is a unique village with
its success in protecting its green nature and environment around
Istanbul… While you were passing through the roads surrounded with pine
trees and green lands, you suddenly feel your soul purified from the
crowdedness, noise and chaos of Istanbul.
At the entrance of the village, its
church and the Catholic cemetery welcomes you. About 100 meters ahead
you arrive to the village's small square full of roses and flowers.
There you may have a tea or coffee break and enjoy the nature. You also
may find small souvenir shops selling village's famous honey, jams,
cherries in summer and traditional hand made items. Horses are ready to
be hired for a joyful short trip. After a small walk around the village,
you'd realize the village's heavenly formation. "Forests of pine, oak,
hornbeam, fir, and chestnut trees embrace the village and your eyes get
refreshed and relaxed with each tone of the green..."
Places of Interest
"House of the Memory of Zofia Ryży"
where exhibited the village's history and photographs; "Częstochowa's
Church" which was built between the years 1900-1914 and renewed in 1918;
"Polish Cemetery"; "Adampol-Polonezkoy Culture House"; "Open air
exhibition center of wooden carving art"; "Apiculture Museum and
Souvenir Shops"; "BMX Bicycle Track" and "5 kilometer walking and
jogging track"; "Restaurants and facilities with all kind of local food
and drinks, barbecue parties, special polish pies, liquors and sweets"
are the places of interest.
Accommodation
There
are various accommodation opportunities in
Polonezkoy. You may find country clubs,
hotels or pensions and enjoy your weekends
and holidays. The houses of the village are
surrounded with sweat traditional fences and
high trees. Entrances are full of special
roses named "yediveren" and heavenly
flowers... Pension tourism is popular and
village's first development progress since
1900. Nowadays there are many country clubs
and hotels with big gardens, pools and
presents different activities.
Polonezkoy-Adampol Cherry
Festival
Traditional "Polonezkoy Cherry
Festival" is being organized annualy in June with the participation of
politicians, local dancers and visitors coming from Poland. It is a
unique event in Istanbul. Parties, cultural organizations, concerts,
folk dancing and many activities take place during the festival and
especially at weekends many visitors came to the village and have joyful
moments. Most activities take place on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of
June.
Polonezkoy is your pit stop taking
you away from the chaotic,
crowded and boring city life and purifies your soul. Both
seasons you may taste Polonezkoy's charming nature and food. Polonezkoy is very ideal for your various activities like
weekend holidays, daily trips, picnics, dinners at famous restaurants,
weddings, meetings, pools for the hot summer times, parties...
You may also enjoy the
Turkey's first approved BMX Bicycle Track with your colleagues. 5
kilometer Trekking Track will also take you away from the world and give health,
peace and a slim body ;)
Polonezkoy today in Turkish lands, have kept
the Polish culture alive for more than 150 years. Although Adampols are
very faithful
Turkish citizens, they also feel themselves as real Polish people.
They speak Polish with each other and carry out their fathers'
religious believes without any change. Poland lives through the
buildings of the village, people's life style, spare time
activities and
wedding ceremonies at the same time.
For the ones who want to taste the
nature, silence and special activities in a heavenly place for all
seasons... All and more in this sweet and lovely Polish village, 20 km.
nearby Istanbul; Polonezkoy-Adampol awaits you!!!
For breathing
outside the metropolis with the accompany of green nature and birds, you may
experience both nature and culture at this unique corner of paradise, Istanbul's
back garden... A brand new stairway
to heaven inside Istanbul; a privilege, a life style… You may find country
clubs, hotels or pensions and enjoy your weekends and holidays.
For the ones who want to taste the nature, silence and special activities
in a heavenly place for all seasons. All and more in this sweet and lovely
Polish village, 20 km. nearby Istanbul... Polonezkoy-Adampol...
CLUB ADAMPOL HOTEL
Everything
is built with creativity and modern style for your weekend and
holidays... Unique nature outside... Swimming pools,
restaurants, modern rooms, outstanding service awaits you...
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POLONEZKÖY COUNTRY CLUB
Polonezköy
Country Club is one of the oldest foundation built in 1981.
Hotel part with bungalows and a daily part for picnic and
sports.
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POLKA COUNTRY HOTEL
Polka
Country Hotel is the perfect spot for those looking to escape
chaotic city life. It's for people who love being one with
nature and allows the opportunity for picnics, walks and bicycle
riding.
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