8 Places To Visit In Beykoz – Istanbul Beykoz District
Nature Attractions in Istanbul. The best things to do in summer or winter. If you are looking for natural places to visit in Istanbul, you will find more than enough in Beykoz district. Beykoz district is one of the most beautiful places in Istanbul, it is also one of the best places to relax and various activities, away from the noise of the city.
- Many of the places we recommend are also tourist attractions of historical importance.
- If you like to take pictures, there are many beautiful landscapes. You can find everything you are looking for to eat or drink. In addition, special events such as weddings are held in most of these places.
Natural Places to Visit in Beykoz
Kucuksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Kasrı)Kucuksu Pavilion , also known as Goksu Pavilion and built between Goksu Stream and Kucuksu Stream, is among Beykoz’s landmarks worth seeing. You can see the Kucuksu Pavilion, which was carefully designed by Nigogos Balyan, who built many famous architectural works in the Ottoman period, by participating in the boat tours organized on the Bosphorus.
Otagtepe Fatih Grove(Otağtepe Fatih Korusu) Fatih Grove , also known as Otağtepe, is located in Kavacık District of Beykoz. The grove, which was landscaped by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 1997, was opened to visitors on May 31, 2000. It contains approximately 15,300 plant species such as redbud tree, oak, water lily, magnolia, tulip, and horse chestnut. In addition, there are 10 thousand square meters of walking path, 27 thousand square meters of grass area and viewing terraces in the area.
Beykoz Grove & Park (Beykoz Korusu) Beykoz Grove is one of the most beautiful groves and parks of Istanbul in the area to the right of the entrance to Beykoz. Spread over an area of 150 decares with its centuries-old trees, fascinating Bosphorus view and green texture, the grove is also a popular recreation spot. This place is also known as Abraham Pasha Grove.
Mihrabat Nature Park (Mihrabat Korusu) Every corner of Beykoz is surrounded by lush green groves and one of the most visited of these green areas is Mihrabat Nature Park. Mihrabat Nature Park, which is considered one of the most beautiful green areas of the Anatolian Side, which is very lively in all seasons of the year with its restaurants and cafes overlooking the Bosphorus, attracts people who want to do sports, especially on weekends, with its 3-kilometer walking track.
Hidiv Pavilion Grove (Hıdiv Kasrı Korusu) There are hiking trails, waterfall, breakfast place and sitting areas in the Hidiv Pavilion grove. It is frequently visited by citizens who want to enjoy nature and the Bosphorus together, especially in summer.
Istanbul Butterfly Farm (İstanbul Kelebek Çiftliği) When you come to this wonderful nature park in Beykoz, one of the first activities to do is to visit the Live Butterfly Museum. You lively witness the life cycle of Butterfly species brought from all over the world.
What You Can Do at the Butterfly Farm
- Walking the indoor area where the butterflies are.
- Documentary screening of the life story of butterflies.
- Watching butterflies feeding.
- Cold and hot drinks or delicious food in the cafe.
- You can eat breakfast, lunch or dinner.
- Gift section.
- Children’s playground.
- You can enjoy the coolness in the gazebos on the stream.
Polonezkoy Nature Park (Polonezköy Tabiat Parkı) One of the closest green areas in Beykoz, where you can get away from the crowd and noise of the city and spend a pleasant time with nature, is Polonezkoy Nature Park, which is only 6 kilometers away from the district. In the nature park, which covers a large green area of 3000 hectares and whose untouched beauties have been under protection since 1994, you can find many opportunities such as walking paths, picnic areas, gazebos, children’s playgrounds and sports fields among various trees.
Polonezkoy Zoo – Natural Life Park, which offers unique experiences to its guests in Polonezkoy, attracts great attention from its visitors. It offers a very nice activity opportunity especially for families with children. In this work, which serves as part of Polonezkoy Country Club, there are kinds of animals that you will not often see elsewhere. If you want to spend your day and time with a nice activity, this park is for you. At the same time, horse riding services are provided in this park. It hosts more than one equestrian sports club.
