Gezi Park

Gezi Park is a small public green space located in Istanbul, Turkey, near the city’s historic center. It originally served as a park and recreational area, but in 2013, it became the focal point of large-scale protests. Demonstrators opposed the government's plan to demolish the park and replace it with commercial development, viewing it as a threat to urban green spaces and environmental preservation. The protests grew into a broader movement for democracy, freedom of expression, and civil rights, attracting widespread attention domestically and internationally. Gezi Park thus symbolizes both urban environmental concerns and the struggle for civic liberties in Turkey.