Mihrabat Grove, where Yahya Kemal preferred to spend her time away from the public eye, has been a source of inspiration for various writers and poets with its beautiful view.
Another beauty of Kanlıca is the Mihrabat Grove, which was established in the area descending from the Fıstıklı slope to the gulf during the reign of Mahmud I and attracted great attention from the sultans. It is claimed that the Mihrabat Grove was named after the Mihrabat Pavilion, which was built by Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa and presented to Ahmet III. Unfortunately, the Mihrabat Pavilion was destroyed by burning and demolition within a week during the Janissary rebellion. Despite its magnificent history, the Mihrabat Grove has gradually diminished. The Mihrabat Grove, which Yahya Kemal preferred to spend his hours away from the public eye, has inspired various writers and poets with its beautiful view.
It was given as a gift to Rukiye Hanım, the daughter of Egyptian Abbas Halim Paşa, by Necibe Hanım, the wife of Sadullah Paşa, Sultan II. Abdulhamid's ambassador to Berlin.
If you want to buy Kanlıca's famous yoghurt and eat it with a beautiful view, go to Mihrabat Grove. Here, where the blue of the sea meets the green of nature, you can both relax and enjoy the view. There is also a walking path for those who like to walk. There is also a restaurant here for those who want to eat with this view. It is among the preferred venues for organizations and weddings. This is also an alternative for those who want an outdoor area for their wedding photos. There are picnic tables, you can have a picnic.
You can walk from Kanlıca.
