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Gülhane Park
(Gülhane Parkı)
Park and Historic and Protected Site
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"whole park before going to Topkapi Palace"(5 Tips)
"magnificent view over Bosphorus."(4 Tips)
"Best time to visit is in the Tulip festival in April"(3 Tips)
"One of the biggest and coolest parks in Istanbul."(3 Tips)
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AnnaApril 2, 2016Take a slow stroll alongside the sea of tulips and then head to the simple family tea cafe on the further top on the hill with a groundbreaking Bosporus view and old fashioned tea pots.
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Meyvemix JuiceJuly 13, 2014Gülhane Park was once part of the outer garden of Topkapı Palace and mainly consisted of a grove. A section of the outer garden was planned as a park by the muncipality and opned to the public in 1912
Every time I go to this very special park next to the Topkapi Palace I feel lost in another century with its huge trees and melody of the birds that come from heaven.Upvoted Jan 29- Adrijana HusićNovember 10, 2013Must! Just have a walk through whole park before going to Topkapi Palace, worth every single minute and at the end going right you will find great Garden to have coffee or tea.
LocalGuddyApril 17, 2017CHILL OUT IN GULHANE PARK. Gulhane park is the garden of the Topkapı Palace. You can either run in the park or sit on the grass and relax. The park is full of green. Find locals to show you Istanbul: Read more- Murat PurçApril 11, 2018The famous turkish poet Nazım Hikmet mentioned the Park in his poem "The Walnut Tree". You should come here during the annual Tulips Festival, drink some tea, and let the spirit work its magic.
- Anya RoxieJuly 14, 2019One of the most beautiful green spots of Istanbul. A place to hide from summer heat and enjoy beautiful flowers, tea and parrots flying over your head.Find nice sculptures here, they are worth seeing.
One of the most beautiful places in Sultanahmet district. Very nice park with flowers, bushes and trees, the previous Sultan park, the part of Topkapi Saray complex
Xenia TemchenkoSeptember 18, 2016Take your time, have a picnic on the grass, enjoy the moment and the view. Check out the Goths tower! 4th century!
Maja PSeptember 7, 2015Great place to rest your tired feet after visiting the surrounding top sites. Relax, enjoy the scenery, and if you're lucky enough you will find even free wi-fi!- Hamoud AlDabbousNovember 28, 2016One of the best parks in Istanbul. Great place for relaxing and having a fresh air. Best time to visit is in the Tulip festival in April
Metalik AliApril 30, 2015It's an amazing Park, just nearby the Topkapı Palace. You can feel the air in this park without any worry it's pure and nice.
Asif KMarch 28, 2013Also known as the "Rosehouse Park," this place adjacent to thhe Topkapi Palace is Istanbul's oldest park. Lined with trees and a pedestrian paths, this is a great place for relaxed strolling.- Alexander KuzminJune 1, 2013The best place to sign postcards enjoying magnificent view over Bosphorus. Check the cafe terrace at the far end of the park.
Anna ZhdanovaApril 5, 2015Unbelievably beautiful park in old city centre. Full of flowers and greenery. You can find a coffee place with the excellent view of the sea and the city
Never miss the tulip season in April! The first tulip to be gifted to Dutch in Ottoman Era originates to this park!
Irmak AsiApril 3, 2016The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.
DHR.comFebruary 9, 2012Also known as the "Rosehouse Park," this place adjacent to thhe Topkapi Palace is Istanbul's oldest park. Lined with trees and a pedestrian paths, this is a great place for relaxed strolling.- One of the biggest and coolest parks in Istanbul. Very crowded over the weekends though. It is better to visit during the week days
Ludovic GallerneMay 26, 2019What a lovely park near Topkapi. Stunning views on the river. Green lawn and tulips under large trees providing ample shade.
Erol U 🚶December 19, 2020Historic Ottoman gateway of Gulhane Park is a picturesque place and a bit off the beaten path in Old-City of #Istanbul 🍃🍁 🚶🏻♂️
Amani DaghririFebruary 26, 2016A quiet park. You could see a different type of birds flying around 💙 theres a cafe in the top so you see a wonderful view 💙
Especially after april beatifully decorated wuth flower.in case you planning to take ferry to asian side ,get of at gulhane park and walk through gulhane gardens to reach Sirkeci
Serhii LutskoMay 6, 2018It’s very beautiful both during the day and night! Definitely worth spending some time for a walk here
Ali ChirpanDecember 29, 2012if you are taken by the trees and love the brown, cinnamon, red, yellow, orange colors it is the place. and green too, mostly green :)
Thanos Antonis. 🍻🍺😝☕😀November 7, 2015A very beautiful Park nearby Topkapi, great for walks and rest.
Tim BradshawApril 23, 2011Keep going right through the park toward the Bosphorus and up the hill a bit to get to the cafe with amazing views over the water and city
Helen TanOctober 1, 2015Not packed with tourist, quiet on weekdays with benches on the side to see locals hang out with family or lovers.
Esra OzkayaJune 15, 2015A haven in İstanbul. Take your book, coffee and spend the rest of the day under trees
Ameen HannounFebruary 10, 2014If you're in there in winter, go check out the city storks building nests on top of the park's magnificent trees.
- Anna ZhdanovaMarch 25, 2018My favorite park, especially nice in April, when there are plenty of tulips.
Gabor AmbrozyDecember 28, 2011The entrance to the park is on the left, the way to the museums and Topkapi Palace is to the right.
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Sarayburnu'dan Sultanahmet'e uzanan park, Topkapı Sarayı'nın dış bahçesi olarak kullanılırken, 1913 yılında parka dönüştürülmüştür. 1839'da Tanzimat Fermanı halka burada okunmuş, 1928'de latin harfleri halka Mustafa Kemal Atatürk tarafından burada tanıtılmıştır.
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