Nature & Parks

Gulhane Park: From Palace Garden to the People's Breathing Space

There are certain places in Istanbul that live not in history books, but within the fabric of everyday life. Gulhane Park is exactly such a place. Today it may be filled with families having picnics, Istanbulites on their morning walks, and travelers looking to escape the city's pace. But this park's past runs far deeper than an ordinary city park.