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Soanli Botanical Park
Soanli Botanical Park - Bursa, Turkey
Soanli Botanical Park is a large urban park in Bursa, located in the Osmangazi district, in the Soanli quarter. It was designed as an accessible green space for relaxation and sports within the city.
The park opened in 1998 as part of Bursa's greening program. The grounds feature extensive walking routes, several ponds and well-kept lawns, making it a pleasant place for peaceful time in nature.
The area covers about 400,000 sq. m. Around 8,000 trees, 100,000 shrubs and 6,000 roses have been planted, and themed zones have been created - Japanese and English gardens, a rose garden, a fragrant plant garden, a rock garden and a flower garden.
Soanli Botanical Park is valued for its combination of landscape variety and urban convenience: it is one of Bursa's most well-maintained and visited green spaces, suitable for casual walks and discovering ornamental plants.
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Soanli Botanical Park is a large urban park in Bursa, located in the Osmangazi district, in the Soanli quarter. It was designed as an accessible green space for relaxation and sports within the city.
The park opened in 1998 as part of Bursa's greening program. The grounds feature extensive walking routes, several ponds and well-kept lawns, making it a pleasant place for peaceful time in nature.
The area covers about 400,000 sq. m. Around 8,000 trees, 100,000 shrubs and 6,000 roses have been planted, and themed zones have been created - Japanese and English gardens, a rose garden, a fragrant plant garden, a rock garden and a flower garden.
Soanli Botanical Park is valued for its combination of landscape variety and urban convenience: it is one of Bursa's most well-maintained and visited green spaces, suitable for casual walks and discovering ornamental plants.
A green area for walks and sports.
Ponds, alleys and bike paths near the zoo
The park has flat terrain and wide paved pedestrian paths, with plenty of shade and benches. Flowerbeds and neatly designed landscaped areas alternate with open lawns and shoreline paths around the ponds, making it convenient for walking and taking photos.
For active recreation there are running and walking loops, a separate bike lane and bike rental. The grounds include a children's playground and several cafes where you can take a break during your walk.
Entrance to the park is free, and the area is open daily. The paths are suitable for strollers, and there is parking and basic visitor infrastructure at the entrances.
Bursa Zoo is nearby - it's easy to combine a visit in the same day. How to get there: from downtown Bursa take city buses that go to the zoo entrance, or drive 10-15 minutes via Izmir Avenue - the park has parking.
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