Wow, what a stunning oasis. The park which translates "Rosehouse Park" is in the Eminönü district…read moreof Istambul. The park itself used to be a large walled garden of the adjacent Topaki Palace. The initial park opened in 1912 but has undergone extensive remodeling in the years since. The park is a vast open space and during our trip the tulips were in bloom. They do take the keep off the lawn seriously with park employees with whistles calling out any and all offenders big and small. The wall of the park are amazing as well. There are a few exhibits and at least one restaurant but we just walked through it and did not check anything else out.

Stunning park filled with fountains and flowers. It sit at the bottom of a hill that houses both…read morethe Istanbul Archeological Museum and the Topkapi Palace. Don't miss this park as it is welcoming and relaxing. Truly a treasure in Istanbul

Istanbul Akvaryum is Istanbul's aquarium. This is a very large facility that, as it's name implies,…read morepresents a large selection of sea life and other life forms for your viewing pleasure. This is a very large facility. They have several sizable aquariums, home to an untold number of large fish, as well as smaller aquariums, housed throughout the facility, presenting all kinds of sea life. They also have a penguin enclosure. Though personally, I am against restricting those aquatic birds to facilities such as this. Nonetheless, they seem to do a good job of providing them with a livable home. I actually came to this aquarium by accident, when a taxi driver took my wife and I to the wrong location. But, as we were already here, we decided to check it out, and it was impressive. You can spend a lot of time here, if that is what you want to do. There are many things to see and a lot of time can be spent studying the fish and other sea life as they glide through the water. FYI: This facility is a bit out of the way from central Istanbul. Meaning, it will take you some time to get here. But, once here, you may have a truly enjoyable experience. Also, this aquarium is connect to a large shopping mall. So, if that is your choice, you easily go shopping once you have completed your Istanbul Akvaryum experience.

Located on the water. Aquarium is fairly reasonably priced. No lines making it to easy to buy…read moretickets, you can purchase online tickets as well. They have awesome themed rooms you walk through which is the coolest experience. Lot of different species. Overall a great and wonderful experience