One of the most famous streets in the city, Istiklal Caddesi crosses several distinct districts and encompasses many sights of historical significance. Running from the medieval Genoese neighborhood surrounding Galata Tower to Taksim Square, the cosmopolitan street passes historical buildings such as the world's second-oldest subway station, Turkey's second-oldest secondary school, the flower passage, and the fish market. Many religious buildings, including mosques, synagogues, Roman Catholic churches, and a Greek Orthodox church also line the street. Stroll down the street to take in the Ottoman architecture from the 19th and 20th centuries. Plan your visit to Istiklal Caddesi and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Istanbul road trip planning website.
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The street is a must when you are in Istanbul. You have to go there and wait when the historical tram passes so you can take a picture and video with it. Furthermore, the street has so many shops and.... more
The street is a must when you are in Istanbul. You have to go there and wait when the historical tram passes so you can take a picture and video with it. Furthermore, the street has so many shops and.... more »
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Visited here in January 2022 and came back May for another wander. Sadly this time the majority of shops were shut due to Eid which is understandable - we didn’t think of this when we decided to...
Visited here in January 2022 and came back May for another wander. Sadly this time the majority of shops were shut due to Eid which is understandable - we didn’t think of this when we decided to... more »
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