Fatih Park, Gay Istanbul Cruising Areas

Fatih Park

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Nice park just past the aqueduct on the right as you come up the hill from Taksim. The cruisiest part is the far side - i.e. come through the aqueduct, go along the park, cross the main street and the section you come to there is the place to be. A couple of years ago it was more dangerous, with half the guys there being thieves. Note - it's not a place to have , don't try this in Turkey. There still can be lots of rent boys though so before you go with anyone make sure you understand terms; don't let your do your thinking for you.

Neighbourhood: Fatih

Take any bus from Taksim that goes through Aksaray. The bus will cross the Golden Horn and go up the hill on Ataturk Blvd. towards the Valens Aqueduct. Get off at the first stop after the aqueduct, and continue in the same direction across the big cross street. The cruisy part of the park is now on your right.

Directions:Take any bus from Taksim that goes through Aksaray. The bus will cross the Golden Horn and go up the hill on Ataturk Blvd. towards the Valens Aqueduct. Get off at the first stop after the aqueduct, and continue in the same direction across the big cross street. The cruisy part of the park is now on your right.
Hours:Don't go there at night, afternoons are best.
Cruising Info/ Tips:Just go and sit on a bench, and see who looks at whom when they go by. Also if you take the path that goes from there down the hill towards Aksaray, you walk by lots of benches and the first part especially has lots of cruisers on it.
Nudity / Policy:No is allowed anywhere in public in Turkey, and if anyone suggests you go into the bushes with them, just forget it because it will probably be a setup.
Wheelchair Accessible:No / Yes, the area is completely flat, no steps or anything.
Warnings:Rent boys; there are still lots of "gay for pay" guys in Turkey so you have to make sure you know who you're dealing with.