Yıldız Park

Yıldız Park (Turkish: Yıldız Parkı) 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.

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.

Today

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.

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 vegetation of the park includes magnolia, bay leaves, Judas trees, silver limes and horse-chestnuts. Furthermore, the park shelters oak, cypress, pine, yew, cedar and ash trees. Besides, the outer section has two man-made lakes.

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See also

  • Yıldız Clock Tower

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Hamid Habibollah
20 May 2018
We got there after a busy sightseeing in town. It was so quiet that we fell asleep. Strongly recoomended, specially for the families with kids.
Anna
2 April 2016
Green parrots, fighting squirrels, playgrounds, shady passages, couples and families, Bosporus bridge view and sea, ocean of flowers. The place to rest your eyes and soul.
khalid alshehri~ ????~
22 April 2016
I've been there 2 weeks ago # it's really really great bark .. quite atmosphere birds are tweeting only , enjoy it
Anya Roxie
6 June 2019
A very big and green park with lots of photo locations, beautiful ponds, bridges and places for picnics or even meditation. Worth visiting on a hot day because you can stay in shade.
Leyla Gahraman
31 May 2016
For all ! Highly recommend!if you are with small children /strollers come in thru Palanga caddesi---and go down inside park road.must see!
Minji Lee
21 October 2016
A perfect place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the fall foliage by yourself or with a close friend. Mind the steep inclines though!
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0.1km from Yıldız Mh., Yıldız Korusu, 34349 Beşiktaş/Istanbul Province, Turkey Get directions
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