A large wooded former palace garden on steep slopes between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, with centuries-old trees, ponds and wooden bridges, and Bosphorus views from the upper paths. Visitors climb the paths, picnic at tables, feed ducks and turtles in the pond, and stop at a municipal cafe.
Highlights
- Malta and Çadır pavilions
- Pond with swinging bridge
- Upper Bosphorus viewpoints
Good to know
- Free for pedestrians; İSPARK car park inside
- Steep climbs; wear comfortable shoes
- Picnics allowed, barbecues banned
