Gulhane Park

Gulhane Park is surrounded by the famous Topkapi Palace, located in the heart of Istanbul. This place is the most popular among citizens and tourists for rest and walks. During the reign of the Ottoman sultans, Gulhane Park was part of the Royal Gardens of Topkapi Palace, where magnificent roses grew.

The park is located on hills, the foot of which lie on the sea shore. Gulhan has several wooden pavilions that were built during the Ottoman Empire, and authentic historical monuments such as the preserved ancient column of the 3rd century AD.

In 2003, after the restoration, Gulhane Park was again opened to visitors. There are cafes, museums, an aquarium, a menagerie. In the summer period, the puppet shadow theater Karagoz-Hajivat plays in the park, and street musicians perform live music. On the territory of Gulkhan grow about 24 thousand beautiful tulips and 80 thousand fragrant roses.