Büyükada (meaning "Big Island" in Turkish; Greek: Prinkipos or Prinkipo; and alternatively meaning "Prince" or "Foremost") is the largest of the nine so-called Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, near Istanbul. It is officially a neighbourhood in the Adalar district of Istanbul Province ...
Located at the Black Sea shore, Ağva is 97 km away from Istanbul. A district of Şile, Ağva is popular with its lush green nature, Göksü and Yeşilçay rivers, sandy beaches and fish restaurants. ...
Having taken its name from the district in which it is located, Bebek Park was opened to the people in 1908 after the Proclamation of the Second Constitutional Era. ...
The Büyük Çamlıca Korusu spreads out over 163,181 square meters in the district of Üsküdar. It takes its name from the hill it is situated upon which is the larger of the two hills found between Üsküdar and Ümraniye. ...
Çatalca was known as Metraj or Matraj in the early ages, later on it was transformed to Metron, then Metris. Legend has it that it took its name after when the first settlement was founded on the slopes of a prong-shaped (çatal) mountain. ...
Located in Kadıköy in the district from which it takes its name, Fenerbahçe Park is notable as one of the biggest parks on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. On the shore of the Marmara Sea, and popular among locals - particularly during the weekends - one can also find many seaside cafes here. ...
Found on the Anatolian shores of the Bosphorus, the Fethipaşa Estate Park begins on a ridge overlooking the straight in the district of Sultantepe and extends to the upper reaches of Kuzguncuk and Paşalimanı. It is known as the area’s oxygen tank. ...
We can talk about them as the hidden paradises of Istanbul - those many forests spread across different districts of the city. For nature lovers, these are the five forests you must see while here. ...
İstanbul is an enchanting city and there are lots of things to discover. If you want to enjoy a day of discoveries without paying for them, just have a look at our list here. ...
The Gözdağ Estate Park has a spectacular view of Istanbul that stretches from the Princes’ Islands to Yalova. There are picnic areas, observation decks, children’s playgrounds and walkways making the grove an ideal place for those wishing to naturally recharge their batteries any day of the week. ...