{"id":37278,"date":"2022-11-03T13:10:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T10:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/the-colors-of-autumn-beckon-the-forests-of-istanbul\/"},"modified":"2023-08-20T21:19:39","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T18:19:39","slug":"the-colors-of-autumn-beckon-the-forests-of-istanbul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/the-colors-of-autumn-beckon-the-forests-of-istanbul\/","title":{"rendered":"The colors of autumn beckon: the forests of \u0130stanbul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Belgrade Forest<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"Belgrade
Belgrade Forest, \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Belgrade Forest, one of the most popular destinations on \u0130stanbul\u2019s European side, is naturally among the first that comes to mind. Home to thousands of plant and animal species, the Belgrade Forest was the source of the city\u2019s drinking water during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, The Forest offers walking paths and a serene atmosphere, as well as picnic areas and even a caf\u00e9. Especially in autumn, you can see the Forest at its most beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belgrade Forest is located on the borders of the Sar\u0131yer district and is accessible via public transport or by private car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aydos Forest<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"Aydos
Aydos Forest, \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the Anatolian Side of \u0130stanbul, the Aydos Forest is where you can embrace autumn to the fullest; the Forest is a true getaway. The lovely Aydos Forest Lake offers activities such as trekking, camping, cycling and picnic, while Aydos Hill features a Byzantine-era castle and magnificent views!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aydos, one of the most beautiful \u0130stanbul forests, is on the borders of the Kartal district. It is accessible via public transportation or private vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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B\u00fcy\u00fck \u00c7aml\u0131ca Grove<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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B\u00fcy\u00fck \u00c7aml\u0131ca Grove, \u0130stanbul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The B\u00fcy\u00fck \u00c7aml\u0131ca Grove, one of the most popular green spots in \u0130stanbul, offers a serene environment with a unique city view. Set at one of the highest points of the city, the Grove is also a point for migratory birds during September and October. The B\u00fcy\u00fck \u00c7aml\u0131ca Grove features magnificent gardens along with social facilities, historical mansions, fountains, restaurants and walking paths. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B\u00fcy\u00fck \u00c7aml\u0131ca Grove, in the \u00dcsk\u00fcdar district, is accessible via public transportation or private vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kemerburgaz Urban Forest<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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View of the Ma\u011flova Aqueduct from Kemerburgaz Urban Forest. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kemerburgaz Urban Forest is an ideal destination for fitness, sports and family activities. It features children’s playgrounds and various facilities, as well as long walking trails. In addition, visitors can see one of architect Sinan Mimar\u2019s masterpieces. For details, check out the blog entry on A tranquil masterpiece in \u0130stanbul: Ma\u011flova Aqueduct<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Forest is located on the borders of the Ey\u00fcpsultan district and is accessible via public transportation or private vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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G\u00f6kt\u00fcrk Pond National Park<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"G\u00f6kt\u00fcrk
G\u00f6kt\u00fcrk Pond National Park, \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

G\u00f6kt\u00fcrk Pond National Park is even more beautiful in the autumn route with its oak and hornbeam trees. The Park includes a pond, walking and cycling paths, and various food and drink kiosks, as well as a restaurant. In addition, visitors can also observe forest creatures such as turtles and hedgehogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\u00f6kt\u00fcrk Pond Park is in the Ey\u00fcpsultan district and is accessible via public transportation or private vehicle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Atat\u00fcrk Urban Forest<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\"Atat\u00fcrk
Atat\u00fcrk Urban Forest, \u0130stanbul.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With its three separate walking routes, clean air and ponds, one of the most peaceful spots in autumn is the Atat\u00fcrk Urban Forest. The Forest also offers bird watching opportunities and lovely views, and is a practical getaway due to its location in a central point of the city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Atat\u00fcrk Urban Forest is accessible via by public transportation such as buses and metro, as well as by private vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kaymakdonduran Promenade Forest<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Kaymakdonduran Forest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the Anatolian side of \u0130stanbul, the Kaymakdonduran Forest serves as the lungs of the city, as well as home to hundreds of plants and other living creatures. There is also a small facility in the forest, which is an ideal destination for activities such as picnics, trekking and camping. In the autumn, the Forest is even more beautiful \u2013 and extremely photogenic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaymakdonduran Forest is in the Beykoz district of \u0130stanbul and accessible via public transportation or private car. \t<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Atat\u00fcrk Arboretum<\/strong><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Atat\u00fcrk
Atat\u00fcrk Arboretum, \u0130stanbul. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Featuring trees and botanical gardens created for scientific research and observation, the Atat\u00fcrk Arboretum has a fairy-tale atmosphere that is even more pronounced in autumn and winter. While activities at Atat\u00fcrk Arboretum are relatively limited compared to other Forest areas, it is a beautiful place to visit. Please note: pets, food, drinks, and bicycles are not permitted inside the park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Atat\u00fcrk Arboretum is in the Sar\u0131yer district and accessible via public transportation or private vehicle. It is open every day except Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We wish you a fabulous autumn and glorious colors!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Belgrade Forest The Belgrade Forest, one of the most popular destinations on \u0130stanbul\u2019s European side, is naturally among the first that comes to mind. Home to thousands of plant and animal species, the Belgrade Forest was the source of the city\u2019s drinking water during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, The Forest offers walking paths and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":36961,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,323,147],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-37278","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-istanbul-travel-guide","8":"category-natural-beauties-of-the-world","9":"category-trip-ideas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37278"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40307,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37278\/revisions\/40307"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/36961"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}