Ayvat Bendi Nature Park

[1] Situated 9 km (5.6 mi) north of Kemerburgaz neighborhood of Eyüpsultan, it covers an area of 50 ha (120 acres).

As shrub and bush species, tree heath (Erica arborea), butcher's-broom (Ruscus aculeatus), blackberry (Rubus), European ivy (Hedera helix), Smilax excelsa, catnip (Nepeta cataria) and aubretia (Aubrieata cultorum) are found.

[1] Common mammals of the park are wild boar, golden jackal, deer, roe, fox, wolf, weasel, hare and squirrel.

Observed bird species are falcon, hawk, magpie, crow, woodpecker, sparrow, finch and goldfinch.

City bus lines #42M or #42HM serve Bahçeköy from Zincirlikuyu and Hacıosman respectively, from where a taxi ride is needed.