Falih Rıfkı Atay

55 m · Falih Rıfkı Atay Nature Park is a nature park located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. 33 ha. It was established in 2011, and is one of the nine nature parks inside the Belgrad Forest.

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817 m · Neşet Suyu Nature Park, located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul within the Belgrade Forest, was established in 2011 and covers an area of 67.47 hectares. The park is named after Müderris Neşet Bey (1881–1929), who served as rector at the Forestry School (Orman Mekteb-i Âlîsi). It features a 6 km long running and walking track, picnic areas, a cafeteria, and parking facilities. Falih Rıfkı Atay Nature Park is within walking distance.

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2.2 km · Irmak Mesire Yeri, located in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul within the Belgrad Forest, was declared a nature park by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2011. Covering an area of 10 hectares, this park is named after the stream that runs through it. Irmak Mesire Yeri offers amenities such as picnic areas, children's playgrounds, jogging tracks, and sports fields. It is within walking distance of Kirazlıbent Mesire Yeri (377 m).

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2.5 km · Bentler Nature Park is a nature park located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul, within the Belgrade Forest. Established in 2011, the park is named after the historic dams built during the Ottoman period to meet Istanbul's water needs. The park features notable dams such as Topuzlu Dam (1750), Valide Dam (1796), and Yeni Dam (1839). It is suitable for activities like hiking, cycling, and picnicking, and also has playgrounds for children.

2.5 km · Atatürk Arboretum is an arboretum in Bahçeköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, Turkey. The establishment of an arboretum was proposed by Hayrettin Kayacık, professor of the Faculty of Forestry at Istanbul University in 1949. Initially, an area of 38 ha was foreseen for the arboretum.

2.6 km · Kirazlıbent Mesire Yeri is a nature park located within the Belgrade Forest in Sarıyer, Istanbul. Declared a nature park in 2011, it takes its name from the Kirazlıbent dam, built by Mahmud II on Kirazlı Stream in 1818. Visitors can enjoy picnics, nature walks, and cycling here. It is within 377 meters walking distance of Irmak Mesire Yeri.

2.7 km · Fatih Çeşmesi Nature Park is a 29.5-hectare nature conservation area located within the Belgrad Forest in Istanbul's Eyüpsultan district. Declared a nature park in 2011, it is named in honor of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and features a fountain. The park boasts rich flora and fauna, including oak and hornbeam trees, and offers opportunities for activities such as running, walking, and picnicking. It is within 769 meters walking distance of Paşadere Aqueduct.

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3.3 km · Paşadere Aqueduct is a historic aqueduct located in the Eyüpsultan district of Istanbul. It is part of the Kırkçeşme Water Facilities, which were built by Mimar Sinan between 1554 and 1564 under the command of Suleiman the Magnificent. Although historical texts mention a water reservoir and a small pavilion on the upper part of the aqueduct, this pavilion has not survived to the present day. Fatih Çeşmesi Nature Park is within 769 meters walking distance of Paşadere Aqueduct.

3.5 km · 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.

3.5 km · Bahçeköy Aqueduct is an aqueduct in Istanbul's Sarıyer district, bearing the same name as Bahçeköy, where it is located. It is the result of work that began in the 18th century to meet the increasing water needs of the developing city in Beyoğlu, Galata, Beşiktaş, and Bosphorus.

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5.2 km · Located in Gümüşdere village, Sarıyer district of Istanbul, the Gümüşdere Greek Church was used as a mosque from 1924 to 1970 after the Greek population left the village during the population exchange. Today, it is in a neglected and derelict state. The church, which has been damaged by treasure hunters, is currently used as a ruined warehouse.

5.5 km · Uzun Kemer was built on the foundations remaining from the Roman period of the long bridge, a work by Mimar Sinan, located within the borders of Eyüpsultan's Göktürk neighborhood. Built between 1554-1564, the arch is Turkey's longest surviving arch today.

5.8 km · Eğri Kemer is a historic aqueduct located in the Kemerburgaz neighborhood of Eyüpsultan district, Istanbul. Built by Mimar Sinan between 1554 and 1564, this aqueduct features a unique 90-degree angle, from which it derives its name. Constructed using Byzantine-era infrastructure, Eğri Kemer is 408 meters long and 35 meters high. The aqueduct is an important part of the Kırkçeşme water supply system, one of the oldest still-functioning aqueduct systems built during the Ottoman period.

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