Ancient Trees in Istanbul
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The Oldest Plane of Bahçeköy
Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis). 1,300-1,400 years. Free; the tree stands inside a university forestry research station reachable via public Belgrad Forest walking trails from Bahçeköy

The Ahtapot Çınar
Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis). up to 580 years. Free; reachable via public Belgrad Forest walking trails from Bahçeköy

The Hüseyin Avni Dede Plane
Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis). 375 years. Free, open bazaar entrance

The Taşlı Çınar
Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis). 446 years. Free, public street corner

The Çengelköy Plane
Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis). roughly 180 years. Free, public square

The Cypresses of Karacaahmet
Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). 440+ years (planting tradition; individual trees unconfirmed). Free, cemetery open daily during daylight hours

The Ata Fıstık Çamı
Stone Pine (Pinus pinea). 397 years. Free, park open 24 hours; food stalls open 09:00-23:00

The Florya Mastic Tree
Mastic Tree (Pistacia lentiscus). roughly 500 years. Free, public forest, open daily

The Ehrami Servi of Büyükada
Mediterranean Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens). 244 years. Free, public street; reachable only by ferry (no bridges to the Princes' Islands)

The Plane Trees of Beykoz Çayırı
Oriental Plane (Platanus orientalis). 400-500 years (average, multiple trees). Free, open meadow