Away from the pressure of work and the congestion of Istanbul, and at a distance of no more than 20 km from the center of the global mandate, the forests of Belgrade are located, this green space that produces fresh air and positive energy is enough to save you from the trouble of a week of work.
Belgrade forests are considered one of the largest green natural forests in Istanbul, located in the European section of the city and extending from the eastern coast of the Bosphorus Strait and reaching the Black Sea region in the north on an area of ​​5500 hectares of land.
The forest includes the famous Ataturk Arboretum, which contains the most exotic and unique types of plants found on the outskirts of the Arboretum Lake. It is like a botanical museum open to researchers and visitors alike.
The Belgrade forests resemble a picturesque natural painting in which the amount of natural diversity of fresh water falls that breaks the connection of green in a creative way, in the middle of the forest, as it supplies Istanbul, which has fifteen million people, with water because it contains 7 fresh lakes, unlike the old dams in which were built more than 150 years ago. General It has many old water tanks with a complex system to bring water to the city.
This is what made it a tourist destination for every nature-lover tourist and resident, as the diversity of trees, the spread of fresh water spots and the gradations of green color, which created a great diversity of bird species in addition to the different animals with their rare breeds.
In the forests of Belgrade, there are several lanes and roads for sports lovers and a healthy active life in the lap of nature, in addition to places designated for barbecue so as not to harm the forest, which contains more than 3000 species of different plants and trees.
And if you are a fan of going to restaurants, the forest is also rich in various cafes and restaurants that serve delicious meals.
In short, Istanbul can be described as Turkey’s paradise with its diversity of tourist attractions and beautiful beaches, in addition to its wonderful forest with its picturesque nature.