Taşdelen Historical Recreation Area and Spring

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Taşdelen spring water, Ottoman Sultan II. Selim's wife Nurbanu Sultan and Sultan II. It has been named "Taşdelen" because it has been coming out of hard stone rocks since the reign of Abdulhamid. It is one of the most healing and mild spring waters of Istanbul. The recreation area, surrounded by pine and oak trees, is a historical tradition where Istanbulites have flocked to fill fresh spring water and relax in the shade of oaks since the first years of the Republic. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located on the northern slopes of Alemdağ forests, at an altitude of 160 meters. It is covered with rich underground spring waters, granite rock structure and centuries-old chestnut, beech and pine forests. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees