Amidst the gaze of onlookers, tulips have bloomed across Istanbul, transforming its landmarks into colorful sanctuaries and heralding the start of the highly anticipated Tulip Festival. 
This year, the Istanbul Municipality, upholding its annual tradition, has planted nearly 8 million bulbous flowers in historic sites citywide, including Emirgan Grove, a must-visit location during the festival, along with Gülhane Park, Sultanahmet Square, Göztepe 60th Year Park, and Hidiv Grove. Throughout the festival, visitors can delight in the sight of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and muscari adorning the city, capturing stunning displays through photographs amidst a vibrant array of colors. Scheduled to run through April, the festival's duration may extend into May, contingent upon weather conditions. Typically, parks and venues showcase the peak bloom of tulips by mid-April, making it an opportune time for exploration.
This year, the Istanbul Municipality, upholding its annual tradition, has planted nearly 8 million bulbous flowers in historic sites citywide, including Emirgan Grove, a must-visit location during the festival, along with Gülhane Park, Sultanahmet Square, Göztepe 60th Year Park, and Hidiv Grove. Throughout the festival, visitors can delight in the sight of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and muscari adorning the city, capturing stunning displays through photographs amidst a vibrant array of colors. Scheduled to run through April, the festival's duration may extend into May, contingent upon weather conditions. Typically, parks and venues showcase the peak bloom of tulips by mid-April, making it an opportune time for exploration.