Historical Polonezköy Nature Park and Zofia Rızı Culture House

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Polonezköy (Adampol) is a world-famous historical immigrant village founded in 1842 by Prince Adam Czartoryski, the leader of Poland's struggle for independence, and Polish refugees under the auspices of the Ottoman Empire. The region, which is the largest Natural Park in Istanbul with an area exceeding 3,000 hectares, is the most valuable living monument of Turkish-Polish friendship and common history. Architectural / Natural Structure Nature park; It contains vast forests covered with hornbeam, chestnut, beech and oak trees, a 5-kilometer wooden walking track, bicycle paths and a diversity of fauna. The Polish-style wooden verandas, shuttered stone houses, the Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa and the Zofia Rizi Memorial House in the village center preserve their original architecture. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines It is the concrete example of the unique Polish culture, traditional festivals and the Ottoman legacy of tolerance that embraces the oppressed, which has been preserved for two centuries. It is an oasis of peace where nature and history meet in unique harmony. Practical Visiting Tips & Transportation

Polonezköy trip; It can be combined with Anadolu Lighthouse, Yoros Castle and Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum. After the tour, traditional Polish cakes, desserts with cherry liqueur sauce and the famous village breakfast should be tasted in the village gardens. • Address / Open Location: Historical Polonezköy Nature Park and Zofia Rızı Culture House Location, Beykoz, Istanbul, Türkiye