Istanbul Vacation Guide

Maçka Democracy Park, İstanbul

Nestled perfectly into the heart of this metropole, Maçka Democracy Park offers the ideal paths for jogging, walking, and walking your dog. Early in the morning, you will encounter many locals in the park, exercising or just taking in the fresh air.

The park has areas for children and decorative pools. It is situated above a large area that extends from İstanbul’s Nişantaşı quarter to Harbiye.

It’s a picture-perfect environment which is regularly visited by photographers.

Maçka Democracy Park is rich in terms of flora with hundreds of tree species such as lime, poplar, and chestnut trees.

It has functioned as a recreational area since the 19th century. An aerial tramway operates between Maçka and İstanbul’s Taksim district, and offers perfect views of the park and the surrounding area.

There is also a café on the Nişantaşı side of the park, where locals like to enjoy breakfast surrounded by the greenery.