Fethi Pasha Park - Free Audio Guide

Fethi Paşa Korusu is a historic waterfront grove on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, situated between the neighborhoods of Kuzguncuk and Çengelköy within the Üsküdar district. Named for Fethi Ahmet Pasha, a 19th‑century Ottoman statesman, the site covers former estate lands and preserves elements of the Bosphorus shoreline’s residential and leisure culture, including wooden yalıs and period mansions. Its cultural significance derives from the coexistence of maritime panoramas, mature trees and historic architecture that illustrate transitions from the Ottoman period into the republican era. Key attractions include shaded woodland paths, panoramic viewpoints over the strait and surviving historic waterfront houses. The grove is generally accessible to the public during daylight and is typically free to enter; accessibility varies by path, as some areas have paved walkways while others include slopes or steps that may limit mobility access.