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Yıldız Park was once part of the imperial garden of Yıldız Palace. Yıldız Park is a historical, urban park in 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.
Currently Yıldız Park is a beautiful garden complex with set in a very large park of flowers, plants and trees, gathered from every part of the world dating from the Ottoman era. Park grounds offer panoramic views of the Bosphorus. The park is a popular picnic place especially for the weekends. Two beautiful old pavilions, namely Çadır and Malta pavilions, are used to rest, drink tea, eat breakfast and have lunch.
History
Yıldız Park was once part of the imperial garden of Yıldız Palace. Extending down the slopes from the palace, this walled park was reserved only for palace dwellers during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II.
The area of Yıldız used to be a forest in Byzantine times. Starting during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the sultans made it their hunting grounds. In the next centuries, it remained as a grove behind the seaside palaces. The neighbourhood began to flourish in the wake of construction of the palace in the 19th century. It took its name from the first pavilion, namely Yıldız Kasrı, commissioned by Selim III in early 19th century.
The 25-acre (0.10 km2) of the palace’s external garden were surrounded by high walls and detached from a grove during the reign of Abdulhamid II in the 19th century. A small artificial lake, pavilions, summer houses and a porcelain factory were established in this section.
Yıldız Park, Istanbul
It is a perfect place if you need to escape the noise of the Istanbul, Yildiz Park is the right place. A pretty, leafy oassis alive with birds and picnickers… It is the imperial garden of Ciragan Palace. Park has two pavillions. These pavilions is used by the Sultans to enjoy the surrounds. when you entered the main entrance opposite the ciragan palace, and if you walk around 10 minutes to uphill. From T intersection at the top if you take left, this is going to bring you to Cadir Kosk. There is a small lake in front of this pavilion which I like a lot. the other one is Malta pavilion. on th right side of the Yildiz Park. You can have light lunch at malta pavilion with the view of Bosphorus from it’s terrace.
A taxi from sultanahmet coast around 15 tl if there is no traffic. But it is a really nice way to walk under the exteremly big trees.
It is interesting to visit the Palace. but the most important is the garden. The last Sultan that lived there did not leave the surrounded gardens. We are talking of an immense Park.
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- Bosphorus, Istanbul
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- Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul
- Etz Ahayim Synagogue
- Galata Tower, Istanbul
- Golden Horn
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- Istanbul Archaeology Museum
- Istanbul Jewish Cemetery
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- Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
- Underground Cistern, Istanbul
- Zulfaris Synagogue
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Rumelihisari (Fortress)
- Camlica Hill
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Istanbul Mosaic Museum
- Church of the Holy Apostles
- Eyup Mosque and Mausoleum
- Beyazit Camii
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- Fethiye Camii “Pammakaristos Church”
- Hagia Eirene
- Orthodox Patriarchate and Cathedral
- Sts Sergius and Bacchus
- Yeni Camii
- Zeyrek Camii “Church of the Pantocrator”
- Prince’s Islands
- Mosque of Rustem Pasha
- Galata Bridge
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Miniatürk
- Istanbul Modern Museum
- Galata Mevlevihanesi
- Pierre Loti
- Istanbul, Turkish Baths
- Walk through Istiklal Street
- Tunnel
- Military Museum
- Port of Istanbul
- City Walls of Istanbul
- Maiden’s Tower
- Harem
- Tofre Begadim Synagogue
- Yıldız Park
- Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
- Ahrida (Ohrid) Synagogue, Istanbul
- Ashkenazi Synagogue, Istanbul
- Balat, Istanbul
- Blue Mosque, Istanbul
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When I decided to pass the gate of the park I never thought about such a beautiful place. I went there in July, so everywhere was in its most beautiful shape. colorful and fresh. There are some museums inside the park, also you can find some restaurants and cafe for resting and eating something.
This little piece of heaven look like being in a totally different world! It is is so charming and beautiful, specially during the Istanbul's tulip festival! Despite the rainly weather! you can find so many styles of places to seat and enjoy the landscaping, I adore it!
I live right next to Yildiz Park and I'm there like every other day. It's great if you want to escape the noisy and busy Istanbul for some hours.
Here is what you can do/find there:
– there is a lake in the middle of the park, with a high fountain and you can also feed the ducks! great place…
It’s great if you want to escape the noisy and busy Istanbul for some hours.
Here is what you can do/find there:
√ There is a lake in the middle of the park, with a high fountain and you can also feed the ducks! great place for taking pictures
√ itness!! they have recently installed 2 fitness places with lots of machines, one of these places is right near the lake; they are outdoors and free!
√ The park is really big, green and clean, there are usually seasonal flowers all around, it’s great for walking, jogging
√ There is an old mansion that you can visit – amazing interior decorations from the previous centuries, it was used by royalties
Must see if you visit the park!
√ There are benches and you can also sit on the grass – it’s ideal for picnics
√ There are at least 3 restaurants in the park – 2 of them are pretty fancy and have amazing cuisine. There is a smaller restaurant with traditional foods, very cheap and very charming!
Have fun!
While you’re visiting Istanbul, I recommend that you visit Yildiz Park if you have some extra time! It’s a very nice big park that is very big, green and clean however it is not a protected park so be careful around animals!
The park is very nice and big. Very well kept and with a nice variety of plants and flowers. Unfortunately the signage is very deficient. Nowhere was explained that you cannot access the museums from the park, or if you can it was not indicated. No English signs.
If you want to get out of the city madness go and pay a visit to this beautiful park. You can have a nice stroll here but bear in mind it's built on different hills. You can also visit the castle Yildiz.
If you love to walk around the forest a bit and have lunch with tea overlooking the Bosphoros.
It is a perfect place if you need to escape the noise of the big metropol, Yildiz park is the right place. A pretty, leafy oassis alive with birds and picnickers… It is the imperial garden of Ciragan Palace. Park has two pavillions. These pavilions is used by the Sultans to enjoy the surrounds.
It is interesting to visit the Palace. but the most important is the garden. The last Sultan that lived there did not leave the surrounded gardens. We are talking of an immense Park.