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Gülhane Park is Istanbul's oldest public park, sprawling on the grounds of Topkapı Palace. It's a green escape with palace walls, sea views, and plenty of shade.
This long, open square was the heart of Byzantine Constantinople's public life. Today, you can see the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpent Column, and Walled Obelisk marking its ancient spine.
These are the massive stone walls that protected Constantinople for centuries. You can walk along sections of them, especially around the Edirnekapı and Topkapı areas, to get a sense of the city's ancient scale.