History
Istanbul Uskudar was founded in the year 775 by the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid. It was originally called al-Sawan, which means "the place of the deer." The name was changed to Uskudar in the year 1648.
Sightseeing in Uskudar
Some popular attractions in Uskudar include the Maiden's Tower, the Princes' Islands, and the Bosphorus Bridge.