Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Oaze mira, parkovi Istanbula/ Parks in Istanbul, oasis of peace

Zelenilo, tišina, staze za trčanje, ogradjena igrališta za pse sa jedne i za decu, sa druge strane, fontane i raznobojno cveće je sve ono što čini Maçka park jednom od najlepših mirnih luka u Istanbulu. Nalazi se na 15 minuta hoda od Taksima i 5 minuta od Dolmabahçe palate. 
 
Ovaj park predstavlja pravu malu šumu nasred centra i moje je omiljeno mesto za trčanje. Unutar parka postoji i teretana na otvorenom, kao i par restorana u kojima je ulazak ljubimcima, naravno, dozvoljen. Neizbežno je da ćete se sresti sa šetačima pasa i brojnim mačkama koje slobodno šetaju. U jednom delu je napravljeno igralište za pse sa penjalicama, ljuljaškama i igračkama namenjenim samo najvernijim čovekovim prijateljima.
 
Za vreme vikenda, ljudi iz svih delova grada dolaze ovde na piknik. Park ima idealan pogled jer se nalazi na brdu i jedan je od najlepše sredjenih parkova koje sam videla. Na ulazu se nalaze kućice za pse čuvare tih uz obezbedjenje. Zaista, prava mala oaza mira usred ove metropole.
 
Ukoliko krenete od Dolmabahçe palate prema Ortaköy-u, naići ćete na Yıldız park  koji je veoma popularan medju mladima i idealno mesto za venčanja. Vikendom se iza svakog drugog drveta kriju mlada i mladoženja koji su došli da se fotografišu. Blicevi sevaju na sve strane. 
 
Ono što je mene najviše fasciniralo je veštačko jezero sa kornjačama, patkama, mostićem i veoma ušuškanim i porodičnim ostrvcem za ručak. Pored potoka koji prolazi kroz park videla sam ljude koji igraju uz kubansku muziku, na drugom kraju parka svira se gitara, deca bacaju loptu i bumerang, psi trče, a na samom početku će vas dočekati statue kengura, slona,pregršt cveća i poneka klupa. Idealno mesto ukoliko tražite hlad po vrelom sunčanom danu u Istanbulu.
 
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Forest, peace, running path, playgrounds for dogs, on one side and swings for kids, on the other side, fountains and a lot of colorful flowers are stuff that make Maçka park one of the most popular places in nature in Istanbul where you can find your piece. It's located 15 min walk from Taksim Square and 5 min walk from Dolmabahçe Palace.
 
This park is actually a little forest in the centre and also my fav place for running. There is also a small open air gym inside the park and some pet friendly restaurants. You are definitely gonna notice many dog walkers there and also many cats tanning on bench. This place is heaven for pets because they made a playground with all the toys for them.  
 
During weekend, people from all parts of Istanbul go to Maçka park to make picnic. Park also has amazing view, because it's actually located on the hill and if you ask me i would say: It's one the best designed parks ever!! On the entrance, just near the security, they also built houses for dogs.
 
If you walk from Dolmabahçe Palace to Ortaköy, on the left side you're gonna see another park. Yıldız park  is very popular among youth and ideal place for weddings. I saw many photographers taking pictures of brides and grooms.Flash after flash!!
 
The most fascinating thing is small lake with turtles, ducks, small bridge and cozy family place for lunch. I saw people dancing, listening Cuban music, playing guitar, kids running everywhere and dogs catching the ball and on the beginning you can get warm welcome by statues of kangaroos, elephants and people sitting among flowers. It's truly outstanding place if you want to find some shade on a sunny day in Istanbul.
 
Enjoy your journey lifelovers and world travellers, 
Love, Ana <3

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