Parks in Istanbul
- 06 Nov 2009 10:24
ATATURK ARBORETUM: Established by the Istanbul branch of the State Forestry Directorate, Ataturk Arboretum is open to public throughout the week. Special permission needed on weekends and official holidays.
BELGRADE FOREST: The forest is north of the city parallel to the shore in the foothills of the Istranca Mountains. The Romans were the first to regulate the flow of water from the forest with its high rainfall. Water has been channeled continuously from the fore