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Ayvat Bendi Tabiat Parkı

Ayvat Bendi Nature Park is one of nine nature parks located within the Belgrade Forest, in the Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul. It was declared a nature park in 2011 and is named after the Ayvat Dam, which was built in 1765 by Mustafa III on the Ayvat Creek. The park is home to various animal species such as wild boar, fox, and deer, as well as tree species like oak, beech, and chestnut. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking, and dining at the Kurtkemeri Social Facilities.

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