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ASIAN SIDE
Riva: There is one private and one public beach in Riva.
Şile: Şile is a small ltown on the coast of the Black Sea. It is approximately a 11/2 hour drive from
the European side.
11.9.9. PARKS
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Below are just some of Istanbul's major parks.
BELGRADE FOREST
The forest is north of Maslak. The Belgrade Forest is a popular picnicking site and has a jogging and
hiking trail 7 kilometers long around a lake.
PARK ORMAN
Located in Istanbul's Maslak district, this park was designed by the Forestry Director in that area and
is run by a private entrepreneur. Sporting activities and weekend excursions can be organized there.
www.parkorman.com.tr TEL: 0212 328 2000
EMIRGAN WOODS (Emirgan Korusu)
The Emirgan Park is a historical park, one of the largest public parks in Istanbul. The park is owned
and administered by the municipality of Istanbul and covers 117 acres. Jogging tracks, picnic tables,
and restaurants in restored Ottoman hunting lodges make the Emirgan Park a very popular
recreation area. Inside the park with two decorative ponds are plants of more than 120 species. The
annual Tulip Festival is organized here every April making the park very colorful with these plants.
YILDIZ PARK
Yıldız Park in Beşiktaş is a beautiful, wooded preserve with walking trails, picnicking areas, and cafes.
located between the palaces of Yıldız and Çıragăn. The park is separated into two sections, the outer
section is open to the public and comprises the Şale, Çadır and Malta pavilions and the still-operating
Yıldız porcelain factory. The ornate Malta Köşk is an excellent place for Sunday brunch or weekday
lunches. Çadır Köşk has a café and nargile pipes. Tel: 0212 258 9453
GÜLHANE PARK
Located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace, the park is adjacent to the Istanbul
Archeological Museum. The south entrance of Gülhane Park sports one of the larger gates of the
palace. It is the oldest public parks in Istanbul.
ATATÜRK ARBORETUM
Established by the Istanbul branch of the State Forestry Directorate, the arboretum is open to the
public on weekdays. For weekend entrance, application and a nominal annual fee is required.
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