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Escape the city noise at Ataturk Arboretum, a peaceful botanical garden tucked into Istanbul's northern woodland. Stroll its maintained paths past tree and plant collections, camera in hand, especially when autumn leaves or spring blossoms are at their best.
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Ataturk Arboretum is a calm, expansive botanical garden set among woodland on Istanbul's northern side, built around labelled collections of trees and plants. Well-maintained walking paths make it easy to cover a good part of the grounds in a two-hour visit, and reviewers describe it as a real escape from the city's noise.
Autumn foliage and spring blossom draw the most visitors and photographers, and the setting suits couples and families alike. Entry is budget-friendly, and the arboretum keeps shorter afternoon hours than most city parks.
Ataturk Arboretum is a calm, expansive botanical garden set among woodland on Istanbul's northern side, built around labelled collections of trees and plants. Well-maintained walking paths make it easy to cover a good part of the grounds in a two-hour visit, and reviewers describe it as a real escape from the city's noise.
Autumn foliage and spring blossom draw the most visitors and photographers, and the setting suits couples and families alike. Entry is budget-friendly, and the arboretum keeps shorter afternoon hours than most city parks.
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2h
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morning, lunchtime or afternoon
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Moderate walking
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A peaceful and beautiful place in Istanbul. This place is perfect if you want to escape the noise of the city and spend time surrounded by nature. The walking paths are well maintained, and the variety of trees and plants is impressive. It feels calm, quiet, and almost meditative especially near the lakes. It’s a…
Sara Khobjo
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