Veliefendi Hippodrome; In Bakırköy district, it is established on an area of 596 thousand square meters. This place, directed by the Jockey Club of Turkey, is located in Smaniye.
Special areas used for horse races are called 'hippodrome'. Of course, in addition to Veliefendi, there are other hippodromes in Turkey. For example; Ankara 75th Year, Adana Yeşiloba, İzmir Şirinyer a few of them. Sultan & Nbsp; III. He was presented by Mustafa to Şeyhülislâm Veliyüddîn Efendi. He also dedicated this land as a place of the mesîre, where he built a small mansion. He took care of the land and built fountains. After he died, he left a testament in his health to continue the care of the land, and he devoted shops and houses for his money. In 1911, Enver Pasha formed a scientific committee consisting of the Germans. He asked them to find a suitable land that could be used for horse races. The Germans suggested the use of Veliefendi Meadow for this. Hippodrome was also made here. H2>
This place, which is built on a land of 596 acres, has a capacity of 7600 people. The contents of the hippodrome constitutes: Width and 1870 meters tall synthetic racing track,


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