Parque del Retiro, Madrid
Let’s start with Parque del Retiro, Madrid’s quiet and beautiful park. Retiro, certainly considered among the most beautiful city parks in the world, is set on an expansive 125- hectare property and home to more than 15,000 trees. Parque del Retiro is in the top 10 most-shared city parks on Instagram, according to research published by Uswitch. The Retiro, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021, also offers enormous royal sculptures, the Palacio de Cristal (a glass building where exhibitions are often held), and a peaceful pond.
Central Park, New York
Next up is Central Park, perhaps the most famous city park in the world – and according to some, one of the most beautiful parks in the world. In the borough of Manhattan in New York City, Central Park covers an 840-acre rectangle bordered by Central Park West at Eighth Avenue, Central Park North at 110th Street, Fifth Avenue on the east and Central Park South at 59th Street. Central Park is also the most popular city park on Instagram, with 7.9 million hashtags. On an annual basis, approximately 42 million people visit Central Park – the lungs of Manhattan, with 18,000 trees. In addition, Central Park features a theater, a zoo and an old-school carousel along with numerous playgrounds and grassy expanses. Central Park is also one of the first parks in the United States to have been created with landscape architecture techniques.
Hyde Park, London
Monuments, walking paths and landscaped gardens come together in this huge (and famous) 350-acre London landmark. Bordered by Mayfair to the east and Kensington Gardens to the west, Hyde Park is the most popular city park on Instagram after Central Park. We highly recommend a visit to Hyde Park – certainly one of the most beautiful parks in the United Kingdom and possibly one of the most beautiful parks in the world.
Emirgan Grove, İstanbul
Presenting a scenic picture in every season, Emirgan Grove is one of İstanbul’s most peaceful areas, with its tulip gardens overlooking the Bosphorus. Established on an area of 472-acre, Emirgan Grove has three mansions, the Pink, the White and the Yellow, built between 1871 and 1878. Home to more than 120 tree species and known for its enormous flowers and elegant nightingales, Emirgan Grove undoubtedly has an important place among the most beautiful city parks in the world.
Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
With an enormous amusement park, colorful flower gardens, and cafes and restaurants, Copenhagen’s fairy-tale Tivoli Gardens provide a delightful city park experience. Tivoli, which hosts numerous concerts and shows during the summer months, was opened in 1843 by the writer and architect George Carstensen. One of the most beautiful parks in Denmark and often referred to as one of the most beautiful city parks in the world, Tivoli Gardens also has a concert hall that accommodates up to 2,000 people.
Yoyogi Park, Tokyo
Adjacent to Tokyo’s famous Meiji Jingu Shrine, Yoyogi Park is a great escape for Tokyo residents and visitors, offering a wide lawn and sports areas. Considered among the most beautiful parks in Japan, this large city park in Tokyo – one of the world’s most populous cities with a population of 37 million – promises colorful and peaceful scenes, especially during the Sakura (cherry blossom) season.
Tiergarten, Berlin
The Tiergarten in Berlin is undoubtedly considered among the most beautiful parks in Germany. This large city park, long referred to as the Grösser Tiergarten or “Tiergarten” offers eye-catching, enormous views in all seasons. The 630-acre Tiergarten, which was the diplomatic center of Berlin before World War 2, houses the Berlin Victory Column and the Berlin Zoo.
Resources:
Britannica.com
Gotokyo.org
Ibb.gov.tr
Uswitch.com
