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10 Parks to Visit and See in Istanbul

10 Parks to Visit and See in Istanbul

10 Parks to Visit and See in Istanbul

1- Yildiz Park
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Yıldız Park Grove Located between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy with an area of ​​approximately 46 hectares, Yıldız Park is the largest grove in the city.
How to go? 
Yıldız Park – Beşiktaş / ISTANBUL
1. You can reach Yıldız park by following the coast road on the European side, Eminönü – Beşiktaş, Sarıyer – Beşiktaş.
2. To reach the Anatolian side; You can reach it by crossing the Bosphorus bridge and following the Yıldız Park sign from the Beşiktaş turn.
 
2- RonePark
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We can say that this is the most beautiful park of Yeşilköy. It is waiting for you with cafes, breakfast places, playgrounds, and cute animals lined up along the beach. It may be difficult to find a place on weekends, so we recommend going early in the morning.
How to go? 
By Car:   Take the coastal road on the E-5, and you can exit Ataköy or Bakırköy. Go in the direction of Florya, and if you follow the signs for Yeşilköy, you can reach Rone Park.
By Public Transport : It is also possible to reach Yeşilköy buses and minibuses.
 
3- Emirgan Grove
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How to go? 
To reach Emirgan Grove by public transport, you can use  all the buses of İ.ETT that go to Sarıyer from the coastal road  . After a 5-minute walk from Emirgan stop, you can reach A.
  • Those who want to come from the direction of İstinye, Bahçeköy, Sarıyer; They can come by bus number 25E, 42T, 40T.
  • Those who want to come from the direction of Kabataş; They can come by bus number 25E, 40T, 22RE.
  • Those who want to come from the direction of Mecidiyeköy; They can be reached by bus number 29Ş.
  • Those who want to come from Zincirlikuyu direction; They can reach Emirgan Grove by bus number 40B .
  •  You can reach Emirgan Grove in approximately  12  minutes by taking one of the 40, 42T, 40T buses from Taksim  .
  • You can reach Emirgan by taking the EL2 after getting  on the 25L from Mecidiyeköy and getting off at Levend .
  •  If you take the bus number  40 from İstinye İskele  , it will take you to Emirgan in 22 minutes .
How to Go to Emirgan Grove by Private Vehicle?
  • Those who want to go to Emirgan Grove with their private vehicles  can come to Emirgan Grove by following the signs from the left on Sakıp Sabancı Street when they come to Emirgan from  Beşiktaş direction .
  • Those coming from the  İstinye side  can reach the Emirgan Grove  entrance  with the signs on the right when they do not enter İstinye Bay and continue straight after passing   Tormak  Cape .
  • It is enough to reach the coastal road by taking the Küçükarmutlu Turn from the European side of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.
  • Those who will come from the Anatolian side: It is enough to take a bus from Kadıköy by ferry, from  Üsküdar  by motor and ferry to Beşiktaş, and   take any bus that passes on the Beşiktaş-Ortaköy road.
Phone:  0 212 229 50 37
 
4- Ataturk Arboretum
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When you go to Atatürk arboretum, you can take lots of photos and have romantic moments by the lake. General Directorate of Forestry The arboretum, which is a subordinate of the Bahçeköy Forestry Management Directorate of the Istanbul Regional Directorate of Forestry, literally means tree house. It was established on an area of ​​345 hectares, southeast of the Belgrad Forest. There are over 1500 plant species in the arboretum. there is also a considerable collection of bulbous plants.
How to go? 
By Car: When  you arrive at Hacıosman in the direction of Büyükdere Caddesi in the direction of Sarıyer, you can follow the signs. Take a turn on the Bahçeköy road and proceed. After coming to Bahçeköy, Istanbul University. You can see the arboretum on the left after turning 400-500 m on the left side of Kemerburgaz Road opposite the gym.
By public transportation vehicles:  Those who want to go by public transportation vehicles go towards the Belgrad forest from Büyükdere Street in the direction of Sarıyer, and the entrance gate is visible on the left. After getting off the metro in Hacıosman, every 15-20 minutes. After a 20-minute journey, you can get off the Bahçeköy bus number 42HM and get off from Bahçeköy and walk 450 meters from the Kemerburgaz road.
 Address And Contact Information:
Address: Sarıyer Village 34450 Istanbul 
Phone:  (0212) 226 1929
 
5- Ulus Park
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Ulus Park, which has perhaps one of the most beautiful views of Istanbul, is located at a place where you can overlook the Bosphorus. The most important reason why Ulus Park is admired so much is its view. In addition, the fact that it is surrounded by lush trees increases its attractiveness. 
 How to go? 
  1. Adnan Saygun Cad. Ulus Park , Etiler
  2. “Ulus Mahallesi” stop with IETT bus no. DT2 from Taksim
  3. By car, you can reach Ulus Park by following 'Adnan Saygun Caddesi', the road that leads from Akmerkez to Ulus, which connects Ortaköy to Etiler.
 
6- Göktürk Pond Nature Park
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We are introducing another pleasant and aesthetic place in Istanbul for you. Göktürk Pond, a recreation area, is one of the most important attractions of the environment, bringing together a small area of ​​Istanbul with nature, where you can breathe, relax and get away from the noise. What is probable is that the increase in settlement in the Göktürk region makes the existence of such places more important. It offers a visual richness to those who come to this dam lake under the control of İski.
How to go? 
Gokturk Merkez Mh. Istanbul Street – Eyup / Istanbul
By Car:  Göktürk Pond is very close to Göktürk center, which can be reached via Hasdal Kemerburgaz. The area is located on the right at the beginning of the İhsaniye road.
 
7- Japanese Garden
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Another one of the beautiful places in Istanbul that we do not know about. Japanese Garden It has a different atmosphere that takes you away from Istanbul. A place that most people have never known or even heard of. This is probably due to the fact that the people who went do not talk about it much. You should not keep your expectations too high, but it is a fascinating place that must be visited and seen. It will take you to distant lands with its motifs reflecting Japanese culture, different plant species, artificial lake and calmness.
How to go? 
Çayır Caddesi, Pk. 34398, Baltalimanı – Sarıyer / Istanbul
By public transport:  Buses number 17 departing from Odunpazarı can be used to reach the Japanese Garden. When you get off on Karlıtepe Street, you will immediately see the garden. (Just across Istanbul University social facilities)
 
8- Gulhane Park
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The story of Nazım Hikmet's Walnut Tree poem;  Once upon a time, an arrest warrant was issued for Nazım Hikmet. Nazım Hikmet also lives as a fugitive, he will meet his lover Münevver. Nazım Hikmet goes to Gülhane park, then the police come to Gülhane park and Nazım climbs the walnut tree. The police pass under him, his lover passes, he watches them all and does not get caught. And on top of that, the poem “I am a walnut tree in Gülhane park, neither you are aware of it, nor the police are aware of it” is circulated by the voice of Cem Karaca.
How to go? 
By Car: If you are planning to go with your car, definitely follow the coastal road and you can leave your car in the open car park opposite Gülhane Park. Just before coming to Sirkeciye. Thus, you will reach Gülhane Park without walking. 
Nearest Tram Station: Gulhane 
The Nearest İETT Bus Station: EMINÖNÜ TRANSİT On Way Number: 30D – DEREBOYU – YENIKAPI 28T – TOPKAPI – BESIKTAS 28 – EDIRNEKAPI – BESIKTAS 26B – GAYRETTEPE-EMINÖNÜ 26A – FULYA MAHALLESI-EMINÖNÜNÜ 26 – DIKINÖNÖNÜ 26 – EMINÖNÖNÜ- 70 – EMINÖNÖNÜ 







Nearest İDO Ferry Station: SİRKECİ On Way Number: V4 – BAKIRKÖY – BOSTANCI V5 – SIRKECI – HAREM 


 
9- Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanical Park
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You can spend time by visiting the Rock Garden, water arcs, bulbs, Ertuğrul Island, Istanbul Island, gambling garden, arid garden, rock gardens, culvert gallery, fenced garden, or you can watch the insatiable view from the overhead gazebo.
How to go? 
Ataşehir Atatürk District, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Street, TEM Highway Anatolian Highway Junction PK34758 Istanbul   Telephone:  +90 216 456 44 37
EUROPEAN SIDE:
  • They can be reached by IETT bus number 256 from Taksim by getting off at Ataşehir Sedef Stop.
  • For those who will come by metrobus, they can reach from Uzunçayır station to Kozyatağı direction: 19 E - 19 SB - 19 S - 16 M - 14 S - 14 SB - 19 M IETT buses, getting off at Ataşehir Sedef Stop.
ANATOLIAN SIDE:
  • You can reach Kadıköy by taking the 19 E – 14 SB – 19 M – 8 M IETT buses, getting off at Ataşehir Sedef Stop.
  • They can be reached by IETT bus number 16 M from Üsküdar by getting off at Ataşehir Sedef Stop. You can reach Üsküdar - Ataşehir minibuses by getting off at Ataşehir Sedef Stop.
  • You can reach Ümraniye by taking the İETT bus number 13, getting off at Ataşehir Sedef Stop.
 
10- ParkAda
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I can say that the King of Parks, ParkAda, with the folk name AdaPark, is a visual feast made for you. If I try to count the contents, it will be evening and we will stay together for the night and get high without drinking. Think I'm speaking so sincerely. :)
What's Inside: Amusement Park, picnic areas, lake view, restaurants, cafes, bowling alley, amphitheatre, bazaar, artificial bridges and waterfall, zoo, parking lot etc.. it goes on and on. You better take a look at the pictures and jump in the car and breathe right here.
How to go? 
Kocatepe Mah. On the border road Kocatepe Bayrampasa / Istanbul
Phone:  (212) 640 95 50
When you enter Bayrampaşa turn, follow the bus station road, when you turn right from the bus station connection road signs, the park will come right in front of you.
By public transport: When you get off at the  metro Bayrampaşa stop, it is within walking distance.