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  • This woodland is very popular for picnics (see Belgrade Forest (Belgrat Ormanı) ).

  • While the waterfront village of Beykoz is famous for its glass and for its fish restaurants, the woods behind are a lovely spot for a shady walk.

  • Istanbul’s highest hill offers wonderful views (see Büyük Çamlıca ).

  • Emirgan Park hosts the annual Tulip Festival in April .

  • Since its rehabilitation, the western shore of the Golden Horn has become one long parkland, running from Fener to Eyüp.

  • Once the outer grounds of Topkapı Palace, Gülhane Park is today the largest open area in the old city ).

  • This was formerly in the grounds of Dolmabahçe Palace. In summer, there’s a small funfair.

  • This rustic spot, 25 km (16 miles) northeast of Istanbul, is surrounded by a large beech forest, and is popular for walks (see Polonezköy ).

  • The large open space around Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque merges, via a formal garden with a fountain, into the Hippodrome (see Sultanahmet Square (Sultanahmet Meydanı) ).

  • Yıldız Park was once the grounds of Çırağan Palace .

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