Nature / Forest
Belgrad Forest
Sarıyer, İstanbul
İstanbul's largest forest, with walking and running trails around Ottoman dams, aqueducts and ponds.
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Its story
The forest has been protected as the city's water catchment since the Byzantine period and is believed to take its name from craftsmen from Belgrade settled here in the 16th century. In the Ottoman period, dams (bent) and aqueducts were built in it to carry water to the city; the Büyük Bent, Topuzlu Bent and Valide Bendi are some of them. Covered with oak, beech and chestnut trees, the forest attracts many visitors at weekends with recreation spots such as Neşet Suyu and the trails between Neşetsuyu and the dams. Part of the forest is laid out as a nature park.
Key facts
- Admission
- Vehicle entry to recreation areas may be paid
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
- Getting there
- Via Bahçeköy or Kemerburgaz; Sarıyer–Bahçeköy buses
- Visit duration
- Half a day
Trip purpose
- Cycling
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
- Traveling with kids
Location
41.19470, 28.95140
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgrad_Orman%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgrad_Forest