Kadılar Slope

Kadılar Yokuşu, is located within the boundaries of Kaledere Neighborhood in the district of Ünye, Ordu Province in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region. The street is officially registered as "Kadılar Yokuşu Street" with the postal code 52300. It is situated behind the old bathhouse in the center of Ünye.

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Kadılar Yokuşu was a settlement area during the Ottoman Empire period where numerous kadis (judges) originating from Ünye resided. It is known that the position of kadi in Ünye was traditionally passed down from father to son. Influenced by this tradition, many kadis built mansions along the slope and lived there. Over time, the area became known as the "Kadılar Mahallesi" or Judges’ Neighborhood.

Kadılar Yokuşu is recognized for its original stone-paved road, stone-carved entrance doors, and traditional Ünye houses. Thanks to these features, the street has preserved its historical fabric to a large extent and has survived to the present day. Due to its architectural structure and high level of preservation, the street holds the character of a "museum street". One of the best-preserved buildings is the mansion belonging to Hilmi Kadi, one of the last kadis of the Ottoman period.

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Kadılar Yokuşu was not only a residential area for kadis but also hosted politicians and literary figures of the time. This underscores its significance as an important social and cultural center.

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The Ünye Municipality won the "Best Practice Award" in the 15th Competition for Encouraging Historical and Cultural Heritage Conservation Projects and Applications with its "Street Health and Urban Design Project" encompassing Kadılar Yokuşu. The competition was organized by the Union of Historic Cities in Antalya.

Kadılar Yokuşu is among Ünye’s important cultural assets due to its architectural heritage, original stone paving, and historic mansions. Efforts to preserve its historical fabric are ongoing.