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Park of İstanbul

Small zoo, but it's the largest in Istanbul. Plus catchpenny sidelines such as the zipwire.

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Nefes Orman
Multi-purpose outdoor area for events and sports.
Mon-Fri 10:00-17:30, Sat Sun 12:00-22:00
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Çekmeköy Nature Park
Çekmeköy Doğa Parkı
A bosky open space.
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Polonezköy
The "Polish village" was founded in 1842 by Polish settlers in the wake of the failed uprising against Russian Imperial rule, and reinforced by more settlers after every subsequent civil upheaval until Poland's independence in 1918. Most then returned, but several stayed on, adopting Turkish citizenship but maintaining their Polish language and culture. The village has houses in traditional Polish style, a 1914 little Catholic chapel, and the Church of Matka Boska Częstochowska. It's set in woodland (a nature park) and is a popular day-trip from the city. There's four restaurants and half a dozen small hotels, plus more of each in nearby Beykoz.
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Damatris Palace
Damatris is better known as Demeter, Grecian god of agriculture and fertility, and this hunting lodge - cum - country palace was built for Tiberius II Constantine (ruled 578-582 AD). It fell into ruin in the 13th century and is barricaded off for restoration.
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