Gülhane Park

Gülhane Park was once the outer garden of Topkapı Palace and only for the royal court. Today it is a popular and busy city park, ideal for a leisurely weekend picnic. It is considered one of the oldest public parks in İstanbul.  

The name Gülhane (House of Roses) is a name with no coincidence, because, in spring and summer, more than 80,000 roses bloom here, and thousands of tulips adorn the flower beds. In winter, the park is covered with forget-me-nots. 

Everyone thinks that tulips come from the Dutch. In reality, tulips are native to Türkiye. They were brought to Northern Europe in the 16th century and quickly became very popular. In fact, many cultivated varieties were grown in Türkiye long before they were introduced into European gardens. 

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