Harem

Harem Bus Terminal, which was once the busiest bus terminal on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, has now had to lose its former density and charm due to the proliferation of alternative routes. Although the bus station, which was opened in the Üsküdar district in 1970, is known as the last stop of the journeys from Anatolia to Istanbul, it has been used as a natural plateau in many films due to its location and view. It is said that the Harem area got its name from the Ottoman sultans bringing their families from the harem apartments to this area by phaetons. It continues to be used by a small number of people amid rumors about its demolition or relocation.