Otagtepe Park (Fatih Grove) in Beykoz

Çınarlı Street, Istanbul

Located by the Fatih Sultan Mehmet bridge, along Kavacik, in the Beykoz district on the Asian side, the Fatih Grove Tema Vehbi Koç Natural Cultural Center (formerly known as Otağtepe Park) offers breathtaking views of Istanbul and known as heaven on earth.

Another steep slope that offers all the sweeping views of Istanbul is Otağtepe Park, located in Beykoz Grove. This park is where you can take stunning pictures of Istanbul including Rumeli Fort and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge. There are many shops serving meals at a reasonable cost on weekends.

Unlike other points with panoramic views of the city, Otagtepe Park is less known to tourists but has a very worthwhile view. This is where visitors can admire the two bridges and the most beautiful scenery of the city with wide open views and combined with a unique view of the Bosphorus. Located in the Beykoz area, this picturesque park offers sweeping views of the Bosphorus. The observatories and trails give visitors a visual feast of Europe's Istanbul. The park is located on a hill right next to the Bosphorus Bridge, when you come here at sunset, you will admire the extremely poetic scenery.

Now known as a cultural center run by the TEMA Vehbi Koç Foundation, the center focuses on nature conservation and the protection of natural habitats. As a result, the area has a lot of trees and greenhouses as well, with projects taking place regularly by NGOs. The offices in Otağtepe Park also cater for weddings and special occasions. To get to Otağtepe Park, you can take the 15 M bus from Üsküdar and the 14 M bus from Kadıköy.

Ticket price: free

Business hours:

Daily from 09:00 to 19:00

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