A wonderful scenic place to view the Golden Horn from an open-air cafe. The Telerik (cable car) will take you up and down for 4 TL each way. The area gets its name from a pseudonym of a famous French novelist and traveler, who wrote about his love of the city and the girl he …
A nature grove in the heart of Istanbul (Besiktas), overlooking the Bosphorus. Found inside are scenic paths, tree-covered hills, waterfalls, and gardens. Brief History During the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, the urban park was only reserved for city dwellers. In the early 19th century, it began to flourish into an oasis with a …
Ulus Park is a wonderful slice of nature in the Besiktas district that’s popular for its gardens and outstanding panorama view of the Bosphorus. From its grounds, you can also see the Uskudar and Topkapi Palace. There are also several restaurants and cafes with the park. Local families with children come to enjoy the dining …
Camlica Hill was named after the surrounding pine trees. Originally it was seen as a pine forest with two separate hills. The big hill (bukuk camlica) and the small hill (kukuk camlica) offering differing views are now merged into one park. Our tourist map shows what you can see and do from cafes to picnic …