Spring Flowers Turkey
Feb 21st, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Spring Flowers Turkey
I will be in Istanbul and Cappadocia in late April/early May--will I miss the spring flowers? (I heard there were massive tulip displays throughout the city)
More important: If anyone has any tips on where to see wildflowers in Cappadocia I would be very grateful!
More important: If anyone has any tips on where to see wildflowers in Cappadocia I would be very grateful!
Feb 22nd, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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Dear Yorkshire,
1. Your timing is perfect for tulip displays in Istanbul. Metropolitan Municipality and other private and public institutions together with people plant thousands of tulip bulbs all over Istanbul for the spring show.
2. As for wild flowers of Cappadocia, you had better visit the southern side of the area such as Ihlara Valley (you will be able to see even pistachio trees there as temperatures are some 5-6 degrees higher down in the canyon), Soganli, Cemil, Taskinpasa because vegetation is quite rich and untouched in these rural areas compared to more densely populated northern side. Moreover, the road leading to Kayseri from Urgüp (especially Aksalur area) and the road between Urgüp and Kaymakli via Mustafapasa (Sinassos)is very scenic and you will be spoilt by the the varieties and colors of the fauna in the fields on either side of the road there.
With all good wishes.
1. Your timing is perfect for tulip displays in Istanbul. Metropolitan Municipality and other private and public institutions together with people plant thousands of tulip bulbs all over Istanbul for the spring show.
2. As for wild flowers of Cappadocia, you had better visit the southern side of the area such as Ihlara Valley (you will be able to see even pistachio trees there as temperatures are some 5-6 degrees higher down in the canyon), Soganli, Cemil, Taskinpasa because vegetation is quite rich and untouched in these rural areas compared to more densely populated northern side. Moreover, the road leading to Kayseri from Urgüp (especially Aksalur area) and the road between Urgüp and Kaymakli via Mustafapasa (Sinassos)is very scenic and you will be spoilt by the the varieties and colors of the fauna in the fields on either side of the road there.
With all good wishes.
Feb 22nd, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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Thank you so much! I am excited about the tulip displays in Istanbul (that was a consolation for taking my vacation earlier this year and having cooler temperatures at night--I love heat), but even more so about Cappadocia as an amateur botanist.
If I take a guided hike I will inquire about those places, and I will see how close I will be to the other places you mentioned. I read it may be too early for the Ilhara Valley (very end of April/beginning of May), does anyone think otherwise?
If I take a guided hike I will inquire about those places, and I will see how close I will be to the other places you mentioned. I read it may be too early for the Ilhara Valley (very end of April/beginning of May), does anyone think otherwise?
Mar 14th, 2008 | 01:39 AM
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I believe the Tulip Festival which is held in April-May is in Istanbul and located in Emirgan.
Emirgan is famous for its seaside cafes and the large city park on the slopes behind it. The Verifier Yahsi (seaside mansion) on the shore and the pavilions inside the park that serve as cafes are examples of Ottoman architecture from different ages.
Wild flowers are out in bloom right now on the coastal areas of Turkey..
Emirgan is famous for its seaside cafes and the large city park on the slopes behind it. The Verifier Yahsi (seaside mansion) on the shore and the pavilions inside the park that serve as cafes are examples of Ottoman architecture from different ages.
Wild flowers are out in bloom right now on the coastal areas of Turkey..
