Table Of Contents - Istanbul International Community School
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Ağva: This town is east of Şile<br />
on the coast of the Black Sea, about 2 hours from <strong>Istanbul</strong>. In this quiet town there<br />
are many pensions available:<br />
Otel Acqua Verde TEL: 216-721-7143 www.aqyaverde.com.tr<br />
Yeşilçay Tatil Köyü TEL: 216-721-7348 www.yesilcay.com.tr<br />
Motel Liman TEL; 216-721-7297<br />
11.12. PARKS IN ISTANBUL<br />
Below are just some of <strong>Istanbul</strong>'s major parks.<br />
11.Sports In <strong>Istanbul</strong> And Beyond<br />
BELGRADE FOREST<br />
The forest is north of Maslak. The Belgrade Forest is a popular picnicking site and has a jogging and hiking trail 7<br />
kilometers long around a lake.<br />
PARK ORMAN<br />
Located in <strong>Istanbul</strong>'s Maslak district, this park was designed by the Forestry Director in that area and is run by a<br />
private entrepreneur. Sporting activities and weekend excursions can be organized there.<br />
www.parkorman.com.tr TEL: 0212 328 2000<br />
EMIRGAN WOODS (Emirgan Korusu)<br />
The Emirgan Park is a historical park, one of the largest public parks in <strong>Istanbul</strong>. The park is owned and<br />
administered by the municipality of <strong>Istanbul</strong> and covers 117 acres. Jogging tracks, picnic tables, and<br />
restaurants in restored Ottoman hunting lodges make the Emirgan Park a very popular recreation area. Inside the<br />
park with two decorative ponds are plants of more than 120 species. The annual Tulip Festival is organized here<br />
every April making the park very colorful with these plants.<br />
YILDIZ PARK<br />
Yıldız Park in Beşiktaş is a beautiful, wooded preserve with walking trails, picnicking areas, and cafes. located<br />
between the palaces of Yıldız and Çırağan. The park is separated into two sections, the outer section is open to<br />
the public and comprises the Şale,<br />
Çadır and Malta pavilions and the still-operating Yıldız porcelain factory. The<br />
ornate Malta Köşkis an excellent place for Sunday brunch or weekday lunches. Çadır Köşkhas a café and nargile<br />
pipes.<br />
Tel: 0212 258 94 53<br />
GÜLHANE PARK<br />
Located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace, the park is adjacent to the <strong>Istanbul</strong> Archeological<br />
Museum. The south entrance of Gülhane Park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest public<br />
parks in <strong>Istanbul</strong>.<br />
ATATÜRK ARBORETUM<br />
Established by the <strong>Istanbul</strong> branch of the State Forestry Directorate, the arboretum is open to the public on<br />
weekdays. For weekend entrance, application and a nominal annual fee is required.<br />
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