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Atatürk Arboretum

Atatürk Arboretumu

From Bahçeköy village, follow the road into Belgrad Forest towards Kemerburgaz for 10 mins. The arboretum, surrounded by a natural oak forest, is planted with many non-native tree species (many turning crimson/golden/purple as winter approaches) and has a pond with feisty ducks. It's an almost mystic place during hazy autumn days, but is always very scenic no matter what the season. Watch for migratory birds in autumn. No eating, no picnicking, no video photography and no smoking.

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Address: Bahçeköy
Getting there: Atatürk Ağaç Parkı 50 m (limited service), Kemerburgaz Yolu 550 m - 42T from Taksim & Beşiktaş, 42M from Hacıosman, 153 from Sarıyer
Hours: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00
Price: Adult weekend 60 TL, weekdays 30 TL, card payment only
Website: ataturkarboretumu.ogm.gov.tr (opens in a new tab)

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