Nature & Adventure in Istanbul: Top Places

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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.

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.

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.

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Türkmenbaşı Nature Park, located in Sarıyer district of Istanbul, was established in 1998 to dignify the shared cultural values of Turkey and Turkmenistan. Covering an area of 5.6 hectares, the park is named after Saparmurat Niyazov, the leader of Turkmenistan. The park is predominantly covered with pine trees, but also features other tree species such as oak, hornbeam, and oriental plane. Visitors can enjoy activities like hiking and picnicking, and there is also a children's playground. The nearest public transport stop is Hacıosman metro station (382 m).

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Yıldız Park is a historical, urban park in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul. The park is located in Yıldız quarter between the palaces of Yıldız and Çırağan.

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Polonezköy Nature Park is a nature park in the village of Polonezköy in Istanbul, Turkey. Polonezköy is situated in the Beykoz district of Istanbul Province. The area was declared a nature park by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 1994.