Fethi Pasha Grove

About this place

Fethi Paşa Korusu is a historic hillside grove on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, associated with Ottoman statesman Fethi Ahmet Paşa and shaped as a landscaped urban park rather than a formal monument. Its terraced paths, mature trees, tea gardens, and panoramic viewpoints reflect the late Ottoman taste for Bosphorus leisure grounds blended with natural topography. Today it is valued for its sweeping views toward the First Bosphorus Bridge and the European side, making it both a neighborhood retreat and a scenic city landmark.

Getting there: The closest stop is Kuzguncuk bus stop, about 350 m away, roughly a 5–7 minute uphill walk. From Üsküdar, buses and minibuses toward Kuzguncuk provide the easiest access, and ferry arrivals at Üsküdar can connect by short bus ride or taxi.

Note: Wear comfortable shoes, as paths and access roads are sloped and some sections involve stairs. Weekends, especially around breakfast and sunset, are the busiest times for the café terraces and viewpoints, so visiting on a weekday morning is usually calmer.

Plan your visit

Visit duration

90 minutes

Tickets

Free entry.

Address

Kuzguncuk, Fethi Paşa Korusu, Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye

Opening hours

• Friday: 08:00-23:00
• Monday: 08:00-23:00
• Sunday: 08:00-23:00
• Tuesday: 08:00-23:00
• Saturday: 08:00-23:00
• Thursday: 08:00-23:00
• Wednesday: 08:00-23:00