Don’t miss out on the enchanting Turkish evenings this summer! The Directorate of National Palaces will extend the opening hours of the gardens of Istanbul’s historical palaces and pavilions.
From June 13 to September 15, 2025, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, you can walk through the gardens of the Beylerbeyi Palace, the Beykoz Mecidiyekoy, Ihlamur, and Aynalikavak parks, as well as the garden of the Painting Museum in the Dolmabahce Palace, until 22:00.
The Kucuksu Palace will be open until 21:00 every day except for Mondays. The cafes in the gardens will also remain open.
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