Tulip Time in Istanbul: Tulip Festival
11 – 30 April
11 with 20 million tulips. The Istanbul Tulip Festival (Istanbul Tulip Fest) has begun… The tulips that bloom with the beginning of April become the harbinger of summer and the colorful face of Istanbul.. Istanbul streets, parks, squares and gardens are fully decorated with various types of tulips. Why do we welcome tulips with such enthusiasm? Because tulips are not just plants for Turks… They are one of the symbols of Turkish history.. In fact, it is a name dedicated to a period.. If we remember the history; briefly, III. Ottomans, Venetians, Persians and Austrians under the reign of Sultan Ahmed! He was tired of fighting against the Ottoman Empire… When İbrahim Pasha became a vizier, he made an agreement with Austria and the Venetians at the expense of losing land, thus protecting the eastern border and bringing peace to the Ottoman Empire.. Between 1718 and 1730, the Ottoman Empire began to experience the Tulip Era.. An era of comfort and well-being… If we recall what has changed; Many inventions were brought from the West, some reforms were made in the state order, restructuring began in Istanbul and new palaces and mansions were built.. The first printing house was opened, and art, especially textiles and ceramics, was taken under protection.. Of course, these are the good sides.. That we regressed in this festive mood, etc.. And during this period, tulip bulbs were brought from foreign countries… Unfortunately, our original tulip bulbs are missing.. Istanbul Municipality continues its efforts to find the original tulip bulbs of the Ottoman type…
The tulips, whose history goes back this far, are just as valuable to the Turks.. So much so that this cultural icon leaves its mark in many fields of art, especially in rugs and painting, and even in the international symbol of Turkey…
Over the years, the tulip has been a source of inspiration for painters, writers, poets … What’s Happening at the Tulip Festival? At the Tulip Festival, you will not only witness a visual feast. At the same time, concerts, entertainment, events, workshops and many more entertainments will be waiting for you.. click to see the festival calendar.. If you ask where I can see this variety of tulips;
- Gülhane Park: A total of 265,000 tulips were planted in 32 different species
- Gözdağı Woods: 474,700 tulips in 17 different species were planted
- Emirgan Woods (Emirgan Woods): 190 different species, a total of 2,800,000 tulips were planted
- Yıldız Woods: 32 different species, a total of 730,000 tulips were planted
- Bulb Plants Park: A total of 530,000 tulips of 167 different species were planted
- Beykoz Woods
- 500 Göztepe 60. Yıl Park: A total of 1,350,545 tulips of 110 different species were planted
- Big Camlica Woods: a total of 451,290 tulips of 29 different species were planted
- Small Camlica Woods : A total of 512,600 tulips in 25 different species were planted
- Fethipaşa Woods (Fethipasa Woods): a total of 195,400 tulips in 21 different species were planted
- Khidiv Çubuklu Grove (Hıdiv Cubuklu Woods): 535,850 in 41 different species tulips planted
(Beykoz Woods): A total of 279,650 tulips of 25 different species were planted
Source How can I go to the specified places to see the Tulip Festival? For our readers who do not live in Istanbul; You can reach Istanbul city transportation information in our Istanbul City Tour article. Happy Tulip Festivals Don’t be late, don’t let the tulips wither.. May the sun be with you Photos: Ece Seymen
