Tourism in Turkey…Istanbul parks
Turkey has always been a symbol of the beauty of nature, climate, architecture and monuments, so it was and still is a destination for travelers and tourists from all over the world.
When we talk about tourism in Turkey, we are faced with a wide range of options, whether for fun, shopping, luxury or even exploration and learning about the secrets of the past and the history of the region as a whole.
The charming nature of Istanbul in particular is one of the most important factors attracting tourism to it, as there are various types of resorts, beaches, reserves and distinctive gardens, which are one of the most beautiful tourist areas in Turkey.
If you are a nature and hiking enthusiast and are looking for a unique experience, here is a glimpse of the most beautiful parks in Istanbul that you must visit:
Çamlica Park
It is located in the Asian section of Istanbul, in the Uskudar region, on Çamlıca Hill, the highest of the seven hills of Istanbul, overlooking the entire city and its most beautiful landmarks such as the Bosphorus Strait, Galata Tower and others…
During the Ottoman era, the hill turned into a royal entertainment park that includes summer residences and areas for hunting predators. Over time, it became a park open to the public. Today, it is considered one of the most popular tourist places in Istanbul, Asia, and is one of the most beautiful gardens in Turkey.
Yildiz Park
It is the garden of Yildiz Palace, which today is the presidential palace, and is located in the Besiktas district of European Istanbul near the Bosphorus coast.
Yildiz Park is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul and is part of Yildiz Palace, and extends down the slopes of the palace, and a wall was built for it during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II for the residents of the palace to enjoy.
The Sultan personally cared for it and was keen to plant all forms and types of plants, trees and flowers in it, which were imported from different parts of the world.
Gulhane Park
It is the garden of the Topkapi Palace, the seat of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries. It is located in the Sultanahmet area overlooking the famous Golden Horn Bay in the European section of Istanbul, and it is one of the most famous tourist places in Istanbul.
Gulhane Park is located near the most important historical monuments in Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Istanbul Archeology Museum, and Topkapi Palace.
Emirgan Park
In the prestigious Bebek area, located on the coast of the famous Bosphorus Strait in the city of Istanbul, in its European section, Emirgan Park is on a hill overlooking the most beautiful landmarks of the place
Emirgan Garden extends over a large area and contains three palaces that were owned by the Khedive, namely the Yellow, White and Pink Palaces.
It has a swan lake and a glass terrace overlooking the garden and the Bosphorus
And nearby is the ancient Rumeli Hisari fortress
