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Gülhane Park

Kennedy Caddesi, Cankurtaran, İstanbul

Description

Gülhane Park is located in Istanbul's historical district, adjacent to the grounds of Topkapi Palace. It is the city's oldest park and where the Edict of Gülhane that launched the Tanzimat reforms seeking to modernize the Ottoman Empire was proclaimed in 1839.

Access & Transport

Located next to the Istanbul Archaeology Museums and Topkapı Palace. The Gülhane tram station (T1) is on the western edge of the park and the Sirkeci railway station is 300m away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest using the park to take a break between a visit of Topkapi Palace and the Archaeology Museums or Hagia Sophia.

Meta review

The reviews are overall good with visitors describing it as an oasis in a bustling part of the city with plenty of benches to sit down, take a break and look at the various birds, squirrels, trees, flowers and art exhibits. However, whilst some describe it as an attraction unto itself there is a significant minority commenting that there is nothing unique about it - once again, it is all about referential.

Environmental & Social

A green activity. Positive for the community as green spaces makes for a better living environment

Conclusion

The park is nice enough and a great place for some downtime or a short casual walk, but for most travellers it would not really be considered an attraction unto itself. Works best on the way to/from Topkapi Palace or the Archaeological Museums

Key positive

Generally peaceful and green

Central location

Key negative

No standout feature

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility but there are slopes and some sections with cobblestones.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:0h 45m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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