Just above Beşiktaş, a few steps away from the city’s crowds: Yıldız Park. Once the grove of Yıldız Palace, this vast green space is today one of Istanbul’s best-loved parks.
Paths in the shade of century-old trees, ponds, flower gardens and the historic pavilions within the grove: every corner is a scene of its own. The light filtering through the leaves is ideal for both soft portraits and wide, natural frames.
Highlights
- Paths and wide lawns lined with century-old trees
- Ponds, bridges and flower-filled garden corners
- The elegant façades of the historic pavilions in the grove
- Soft, natural light filtered by the trees
Photographer’s note
As Yıldız Park is a public city park, it can be busy at weekends; early mornings are both calmer and more beautiful in terms of light. We recommend confirming the current conditions for professional shoots before your date.
