Küçükçamlıca Grove, Protected grove in Üsküdar, Turkey.
Küçükçamlıca Grove is a protected forest in Üsküdar featuring different tree species such as Scots pines, stone pines, cedars, and mastic trees scattered across rolling terrain. The trees spread across sloping ground, creating a natural wooded landscape.
The grove was named after Damat Fethi Ahmet Pasha, a high-ranking official who held important positions under sultans Mahmud II and Abdülmecid. This connection links the place to a key period of Ottoman governance and power.
The name comes from an Ottoman official who lived during the reigns of two sultans, and the grove has drawn people seeking quiet moments in nature. Today, visitors walk through it to enjoy views and feel connected to the layers of history around them.
The forest offers walking trails where you can explore the terrain, which includes numerous steps and steep sections. It is wise to wear comfortable shoes and bring water as well as sun or rain protection depending on the season and time of day.
The forest contains a cafe restaurant where visitors can look out onto three bridges spanning the Bosphorus while drinking tea from traditional samovars. This combination of nature and cultural detail creates a special moment of quiet with an extraordinary view.
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