MİHRABAT NATURE PARK

Kanlıca, Beykoz - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°05'40.5"N 29°04'12.0"E / 41.094583, 29.070000



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Mihrabat Nature Park (Turkish: Mihrabat Tabiat Parkı) is a nature park located on the Asian part in Beykoz district of Istanbul Province. Situated southeast of Kanlıca neighborhood of Beykoz next to the Bosphorus, it covers an area of 20.12 ha (49.7 acres). Mihrabat Grove is situated on a hill, overlooking the Bosphorus from Asia. It has one of best views of the water and the Bosphorus Bridge.

The nature park offers outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, cycling and picnicing for visitors on daily basis. There are open-air basketball courts and football field. Access to the nature park is at Mihrabat Cad. 50. Admission is charged for visitors and vehicles.

There are variety of gardens as well as with monumental cypresses, umbrealla pines, Judas and bay trees. Mihrabad Grove is also a favorite place for the ones who want to have an open buffet breakfast and dinner at the weekends. It is one of the best parks and gardens in Istanbul. The park has a cafe-restaurant where you can enjoy tea, a meal or nargile. Families with children are welcomed because there is children playground.

It is argued that Mihrabat Grove was named after the Mihrabat Palace, built by Damat İbrahim Pasha and given to Sultan Ahmad III as a present. Unfortunately, the palace was destroyed during the riots of the janissaries. Despite its glorious history, Mihrabat Grove has been reduced over time, but it still features small bridges and underground water reservoirs. Mihrabat Grove is located on a hill with a view of the entire city; it was created by Sultan Mahmud I in Kanlıca.

Mihrabat Nature Park has a 400-car parking lot and is able to seat 2,500 people. There are two grand halls where large events including weddings, training sessions and business meetings are held. The restaurant and cafe are the most popular places in the grove. There is also a park for children to play in. An open-air restaurant and a snack bar serve the visitors. Use of the nature park for events like weddings, music concerts and meetings is also permitted.

Flora
The nature park is the habitat for diverse species of plant with deciduous trees in the majority. Present deciduous vegetation include common hornbeam (Carpinus betulus), sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), oriental plane (Platanus orientalis), silver linden (Tilia argentea), kermes oak (Quercus coccifera), Irish oak (Quercus petraea), Norway maple (Acer platanoides), Balkan maple (Acer trautvetteri), crepe flower (Lagerstroemia indica), Mediterranean hackberry (Celtis australis), cigartree (Catalpa bignonioides), Judas tree Cercis siliquastrum, common ash (Fraxinus excelsior), silver wattle (Acacia dealbata), cherry plum (Prunus cerasifera) and southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora).

Present conifer trees are stone pine (Pinus pinea), Himalayan cedar (Cedrus deodara) and Syrian juniper (Juniperus drupacea). Foliage plants are Mediterranean cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), giant cedar (Thuja plicata), oriental cedar (Thuja orientalis), (Lebanon cedar (Cedrus libani) and Greek juniper (Juniperus excelsa). European ivy (Hedera helix) is found in the nature as creeper plant. On the hillsides, flowering plants such as stonecrops (Sedum hispanicum) and (Sedum spurium), oleander (Nerium oleander), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and nandina (Nandina domestica).

Shrubs in the park are goat willow (Salix caprea), bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), Chinese photinia (Photinia serratifolia), laurestine (Viburnum tinus), strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo), English dogwood (Philadelphus coronarius), European holly (Ilex aquifolium), salt cedar (Tamarix), weaver's broom (Spartium junceum), scarlet firethorn (Pyracantha coccinea), blackberry (Rubus), Australian laurel (Pittosporum tobira), butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus), tree heath (Erica arborea), Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum), green olive tree (Phillyrea latifolia), dog-rose (Rosa canina) and common medlar (Mespilus germanica).

Fauna
Observed bird species in the nature park are sparrow, dunnock, common raven, woodpecker and European goldfinch. Other animals found in the park are hare, squirrel, tortoise, lizard.

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YILDIZ GROVE PARK

Yıldız, Beşiktaş - Istanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'57.0"N 29°00'57.0"E / 41.049167, 29.015833



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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.

Yıldız Park is the biggest green field of Beşiktaş. The history of it dates back to early 17th century. This extensive field owned by the daughter of Sultan Murad IV was then owned by Mehmed Pasha, brother of Damat İbrahim Pasha in 18th century. The plantation, today called Yıldız Park, was named "Çırağan" after the festivals held by Mehmed Pasha in the coastal side open for Bosphorus. Yıldız Park, again comes to life with Çırağan Palace and the bridge built between the palace and the plantation.

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 Abdülhamid II.

The area of Yıldız used to be a forest in Byzantine times. Starting during the reign of Sultan Süleyman 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 Sultan 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 Sultan Abdülhamid II in the 19th century. A small artificial lake, pavilions, summer houses and a porcelain factory were established in this section.

Women of the palace who were allowed to go out in the days of springs after the cold days of winter, purified from the presence of men in the plantation, come together with green and and nature in this particular place. Borders of the plantation was then enlarged after Sultan Abdülhamid II moves to Yıldız Palace. After the disenthrone of Sultan Abdülhamid II, doors of the plantation was closed.

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.

Pavilions
The plantation was ascribed to Greater Municipality of Istanbul in 1940s with the pavilions of Malta and Çadır. Its’ name was changed to Yıldız Park in the same period. Municipality of İstanbul, takes over the management of the park. Today, the park is a place for having a good breath and a moment of relaxation, especially for the residents of Beşiktaş. Malta and Çadır Pavilions in the park were restored in 1979 and a covered cafe "Pembe Sera" was built.

Tent Pavilion
One of the two historical houses in Yıldız Groves. It was built in the backyard of Çırağan Palace for daily tours. After the foundation of the Republic, it had remained closed for a long time. In present day, it is open to public.

Malta Pavilion
It was known to have been built in Abdülaziz period and has a marvelous landscape. It was restored by remaining loyal to its original form. You can see the gorgeous ceiling ornaments and also have a pleasing dinner with your friends. Malta and Çadır Pavilions in the park were restored in 1979 and a covered cafe "Pembe Sera" was built. Malta and Çadır Pavilions in the park were restored in 1979 and a covered cafe "Pembe Sera" was built.

This park is a real hidden treasure in the heart of the city. Whenever you wish to spend pleasant hours relaxing admist greenery Yıldız Park would be a good choice with its walking routes, cafes, century old trees, ponds and water canals.

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, is used to rest, drink tea, eat breakfast and have lunch.

Yıldız Groves where you can see every tone of green is on the slopes between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy. These groves which we can define as the oxygen store for Beşiktaş, was one of the most important places in the Ottoman times with its tulip gardens. Yıldız Korusu had experienced legendary feasts, but had been closed after Sultan Abdülhamid II was dethroned.

In addition to Yıldız Palace which we describe in detail in the subsequent pages, and Şale Pavilion the grove accommodates, there are also Yıldız Palace’ Clock Tower, Tent Pavilion and Malta Pavilion.

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.

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