Destination

Çark

Çark is a source-backed catalog entry listed as Tarihi Yapı in TR-54. Review the Turkish source details before publishing richer editorial copy.

Highlights

  • Tarih

Good for

  • Kültür rotası

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Bugünkü Çark Suyu üzerine 1581-1585 tarihleri arasında Ada Karyesinin ihtiyacına yönelik olarak bir değirmen yapılır. Yaklaşık 250 yıla yakın hizmet veren bu değirmen yerine, 1734 yılında hayırsever Devoğlu Mustafa tarafından İlkel de olsa bir “dönme dolap”/“çark” yapılarak ve arklar-kanallar açılarak, Çark suyu Orta Camii çeşmesine ve Adapazarı’na içme suyu olarak taşınır.

Location and surroundings

Çark sits within Adapazarı, Sakarya. The toroti catalogue holds 97 described stops across Sakarya, 20 of them in Adapazarı.

The nearest stop is Kent Park, 90 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 5.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Çark?
Çark is a source-backed catalog entry listed as Tarihi Yapı in TR-54. Review the Turkish source details before publishing richer editorial copy.
Where is Çark?
Çark is in Adapazarı, Sakarya.
How long does it take to visit Çark?
The suggested visit time for Çark is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Çark?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çark; the closest are Kent Park, Bosna Şehitliği, Sakarya Müzesi (Atatürk Evi).
Is Çark on the way anywhere, and which route?
Çark lies 5.7 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.