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Hasanpaşa Gasworks

Museum

A 19th‑century Ottoman gasworks in Kadıköy repurposed as a public park and cultural venue. Visitors come for industrial brick architecture, rotating exhibitions, community events and relaxed walks on Istanbul's Asian shore.

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Hasanpaşa Gasworks essentials

Country: Turkey
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Lira (₤)
Language: Turkish
Emergency: 155

Hasanpaşa Gasworks at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Hasanpaşa Gasworks

Best visited in mild weather when exterior features can be photographed and explored; verify interior access ahead of time.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 12-25°C
Pleasant for walking and exterior appreciation of industrial architecture.
Winter
November-March · 5-12°C
Cooler and quieter; indoor exhibits, if any, may have limited hours.

Weather & Climate near Hasanpaşa Gasworks

Climate

Hasanpaşa Gasworks's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (718 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 3° - 9° 4° 92 mm overcast 83% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Acceptable 3° - 9° 4° 65 mm overcast 82% 3.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 4° - 11° 6° 65 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.1 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 17° 12° 48 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 37 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 17° - 26° 21° 31 mm some cloud 69% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.8h
July Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 27 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.6h
August Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 34 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.9 m/s 1.8 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 16° - 25° 20° 42 mm some cloud 68% 2.7 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 79 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.0h
November Good 8° - 15° 11° 88 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Acceptable 5° - 11° 6° 110 mm overcast 83% 3.1 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Hasanpaşa Gasworks

Hasanpaşa Gasworks is in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul. Reach it via the Marmaray or local bus network to Kadıköy or Bostancı and follow local directions; it’s walkable from Kadıköy center.

Tips for Visiting Hasanpaşa Gasworks

  • Check with local historical societies for access - some industrial heritage sites in Istanbul are undergoing adaptive reuse and may be closed or limited.
  • The Hasanpaşa Gasworks has a strong industrial-archaeology character; wear shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
  • Combine the visit with a walk through nearby residential neighborhoods to see how the old industrial site fits into modern Istanbul life.