Outdoor sights in Istanbul
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Gülhane Parki
Gülhane Parkı was once the palace park of Topkapı. Now, crowds of locals come here at weekends to enjoy its shade, street food and the occasional live concert. The trees here are lovely and the views over the water impressive, but many of the fountains and other features added in recent times are blots on the landscape - the horrible concrete water feature near the main gate being the major offender.
At the far (north) end of the park, up the hill, there is a series of terraces with a tea garden, the Set Üstü Çay Bahçesi offering superb views of the Bosphorus and Sea of Marmara.
To the right of the south exit is a bulbous little kiosk built into the park wall. Known…
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