Polonezköy Nature Park, Nature park in Beykoz district, Istanbul, Turkey
The 3,004-hectare natural space contains black pine forests, oak trees, horse-chestnuts, and Mediterranean cypress across multiple hiking and cycling trails.
Polish emigrants founded the area in 1842 after the November Uprising, naming it Adamköy before its official change to Polonezköy in 1923.
The park maintains strong Polish heritage through traditional buildings and local festivals, including seasonal cherry celebrations in the village area.
Visitors can access observation towers, camping zones, picnic areas, restaurants, and lodging facilities throughout the natural reserve.
The protected space houses red deer, wild boars, jackals, pheasants, and multiple species of hawks within its designated wildlife zones.
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 41.11778,29.21028
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:06
Istanbul offers photographers an uncommon range of subjects, combining architecture from multiple centuries with urban landscapes and waterways. This route includes Byzantine and Ottoman monuments such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, along with the Galata Tower that has stood over the old city since the 14th century. The Bosphorus separates Europe and Asia and provides the setting for historic sites including Rumeli Fortress, Maiden's Tower, and waterfront palaces like Dolmabahce Palace and Kucuksu Palace. The route passes through districts with different character. Balat displays Ottoman wooden houses and narrow lanes, while Karakoy is known for its renovated industrial buildings. The Princes' Islands off the coast offer car-free streets and neoclassical mansions. Viewpoints like Camlica Hill and Pierre Loti Hill provide panoramic views of the city and the Sea of Marmara. Additional destinations include Suleymaniye Mosque, Emirgan Park with its tulip beds, and modern structures like Zorlu Center.
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