Parks & nature · 6 of the best in Istanbul
Maçka Democracy Park
A green valley in the city
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Image courtesy of © Metuboy · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Maçka Democracy Park
Maçka Democracy Park fills a green valley between Nişantaşı, Taksim and the Bosphorus, with lawns, cafés and a running path; a short cable car links it with the Taşkışla side. A good breather after shopping in Nişantaşı.
Why it's on our list
- Between Nişantaşı and Beşiktaş
- Cable car
- Running path
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Maçka Democracy Park before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Maçka Democracy Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- OsmanbeyM21.1 km14 min walk
- TaksimM2T21.2 km15 min walk
- Fındıklı - MSÜT11.5 km18 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maçka Meydanı Sokağı400 m5 min walk
- Taxi rank, Süleyman Seba Caddesi550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Dolmabahçe Palace750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Taksim Square1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 6 min
- İstiklal Avenue1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Galata Tower2.7 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Galata Bridge3.2 kmWalk 40 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Spice Bazaar3.6 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Topkapı Palace3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Hagia Sophia4.1 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Grand Bazaar4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 96 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)33 kmCar or taxi 101 min