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İstiklal Caddesi

İstiklal Avenue

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Beyoğlu
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    Nm
    "The best and most famous street in Istanbul and Turkey."(13 Tips)
    Jessica
    "Turkey's most populous and famous street, and you love it here ..:)"(9 Tips)
    Istiklal Avenue
    "its prominent location near the center of Istiklal Avenue."(11 Tips)
    Dr. Maşuk Cahit U.
    "For Tram photo go to Tunel station wich is close to Galata tower."(8 Tips)
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  • Julie
    JulieMarch 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the most famous avenue in Istanbul. Very near Taksim Square. Go here to see local Istanbul life in all it's glory. Explore the surrounding and you'll discover little gems all over...
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    Istiklal AvenueNovember 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    St. Antoine Church, also known as St Anthony of Padua, may be the most famous Roman Catholic establishment in Istanbul, especially due to its prominent location near the center of Istiklal Avenue.
    Upvoted Aug 8
  • Meyvemix Juiceheart icon on user image
    Meyvemix JuiceJune 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Istiklal Street is one of the most well-known avenues in Istanbul. Stretching for about three kilometers, it is the main pedestrian thoroughfare in the city and welcomes
  • Bahram M.heart icon on user image
    Bahram MovahedJuly 16, 2017
    Have you heard that istanbul is a city that never sleeps? This Avenue is one of the reasons it is called that. Late night life, street singing and wide range of brand stores makes this perfect to see.
  • Metin T.heart icon on user image
    Metin ToyranDecember 31, 2018
    The ambiance of this street 365/7/24 and all the seconds. It also makes you high. You should visit. It is a little crowded, but it does not disturb at all.
  • Findistanbulheart icon on user image
    FindistanbulNovember 26, 2013
    Trams started to operate in İstanbul at 1871 and the one on İstiklal Avenue became active at 1883. Until 1914 all the trams were pulled by horses. Later they were all electrified...
    Upvoted Jul 11
  • Thanos A.
    The most famous street in Turkey. Not only walk Istiklal caddesi but also paraller & vertically narrows where you can find interesting places for coffee and food.
  • Nidal ..heart icon on user image
    Nidal .October 11, 2015
    The busiest street in Istanbul (European side). Good for shopping and walking all the way from the Taksim square to the Galata tower. On your way back take the historical tram.
  • Nmheart icon on user image
    NmNovember 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The best and most famous street in Istanbul and Turkey. You must walk here every day and night.
  • Aigul S.heart icon on user image
    Aigul S.March 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The most crowded street in Istanbul, full of shops, bars, cafes&restaurants,clubs etc.Must see in Istanbul. Love it, even if sometimes some weird/bad things can happen here :)
  • Asif K.
    Asif KMarch 28, 2013
    One of the most famous streets in Istanbul. Very near Taksim Square. Go here to see local Istanbul life in all it's glory. Explore the surrounding and you'll discover little gems all over.
  • Lewis T.
    Lewis TJune 13, 2015
    Buzzing, vibrant street with tons of food vendors, cafes and sweet shops. Similar crowds to Oxford Street in London (so if you don't like people, avoid!) Be careful of fast motorbikes and cars.
  • Turkey Travel Centre
    Turkey Travel CentreMarch 23, 2014
    Take a tram, visit churches, the flower passage, eat where the locals eat, shop in brand name stores, explore antique hives and visit museums. This is where it all happens in Istanbul
  • yazeed s.heart icon on user image
    yazeed santMarch 8, 2016
    It's a very nice pedestrian street with lots of shops, restaurants and cafes. However, I found it a bit disturbing that you get harassed by some shop owners who keep following you as you walk
  • H. S. C.
    H. S. CampoyMarch 26, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    My city has the colours of eternity, a precious gem encrusted in blue, red and white. My city has the perfume of wisdom, captive in all little corner... My city is life and death, hope and fear...
  • Majed A.heart icon on user image
    Majed AlashariSeptember 29, 2015
    The busiest street in Istanbul. Nice to go there to walk and shopping. A lot of restaurants and coffee shops.
  • Farokh
    FarokhApril 6, 2018
    You'll never get tired of this beautiful street. A must see in istanbul
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    MuratJune 11, 2016
    Pedestranian Street in the middle of OldTown. Quite long. During day, it is a shopping area; during night, it turns to be an oasis for bars, restaurants and clubs.
  • Nima R.heart icon on user image
    Nima RasekhiNovember 12, 2015
    Best street in Istanbul, you can find here vitality, nightlife is great in this part of city, bars and discos are good enough to have an unforgattable night
  • Issam B.heart icon on user image
    Issam BenOctober 20, 2015
    Very nice street. A lot of shops and places for food. Also it s cmose to Galata tower. Whenever you re bored, walk in this street, it will help you to cheer you up
  • Little Hagia S.heart icon on user image
    Lots of cafes, restaurants and shopping. Worth a visit to join on the Historical tram.
  • Cem M.
    Cem MericMay 15, 2018
    this is concentrated istanbul. you can find everything around. shops, turkish restaurants, international restaurants, night clubs, bars, cafes and people from everywhere.
  • AJ
    AJApril 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you wanna feel a bit like you're a local for a few days, stay in an apart hotel on one of these sub streets. Great ppl watching on Fri and Sat - when the trendy n good looking ones come out.
  • Jessica
    JessicaNovember 18, 2014
    Really fun area to eat and party,love the mix of cultures especially places where they play Kurdish traditional music,really similar to Arabic
  • Farzaneh G.heart icon on user image
    Farzaneh GhJune 27, 2016
    I loved the crowd and atmosphere specially after evening. The music players all over the street made it sound like magic👌🏼
  • Emel B.heart icon on user image
    Emel BayraktarFebruary 21, 2015
    Eveyeything here is amazing. This street is the soul of this city. Somehow, you even miss this place. A must place for travellers.
  • Dila
    DilaNovember 29, 2013
    Inaugurated on January 17, 1875 the Tünel is the second-oldest subterranean urban rail line in the world, after the London Underground (1863), and the first subterranean urban rail line in cont Europe
  • Carl G.heart icon on user image
    Carl GriffinJanuary 1, 2016
    Bustling thoroughfare lined with trendy cafes. Wonderful mix of modern and traditional architecture.
  • Nihan Y.heart icon on user image
    Nihan Y.August 29, 2015
    Always busy but still a place not to miss with its cool cafés and various street musicians.
  • HeyTripster
    HeyTripsterAugust 28, 2019
    When you look at photos of Istanbul online, you’ll often be looking at Istiklal Street. This historic 1.4km street is the entertainment centre of the region. Read more
  • Aldrinsyah A.heart icon on user image
    Aldrinsyah AriefOctober 1, 2013
    Very good place with warm culture of turkish people. Take taxi from sheraton hotel for only 29 lira. Nice place to buy souvenir and ladies thing
  • Rose d.heart icon on user image
    Rose de VeraJanuary 20, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    I reckon this is the most crowded street in Istanbul. Crowded but still charming. Just be careful with the thugs that follow you thinking every foreigner is a tourist.
  • Anna K.heart icon on user image
    Anna KApril 14, 2015
    Must visit! Explore the little alleys as well you never know what you will find!
  • Farimah S.heart icon on user image
    Farimah SdqMay 2, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    You can find anything you want here , shopping eat something cinema and Enjoy your time the way you want . at the end you will see the Galata tower 💕👍
  • Elie A.
    Elie Abou AntounMarch 29, 2015
    What makes this place cool is that people don't sleep. People all around shopping and walking! Great time
  • M. B.heart icon on user image
    M. B.October 17, 2015
    Very very busy walking street. You get suffocated by cigarettes smoke. Often get Syrians asking you to enter their shops to buy garments
  • Masha L.heart icon on user image
    Masha L💓veApril 20, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Street like Deribasovskaya street in Odessa )) awesome friendly atmosphere and many many many shops )) ladies, that is definitely our street 😁😉💖👜👝👛👚👒👗👙
  • Salem S.heart icon on user image
    Salem S.July 23, 2017
    Last item on the to-go list of Istanbul.
  • Marco S.
    Marco S.September 15, 2012
    This is the main street that brings you from Taksim square to Galata tower. Day or night FULL of people, go check bars in side streets.
  • Pelin
    PelinNovember 21, 2013
    Istiklal Avenue is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, visited by nearly 3 million people in a day.
  • Hana F.heart icon on user image
    Hana FelembanNovember 9, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    A must to visit in Istanbul, a lot of shops
  • Franzischkarheart icon on user image
    FranzischkarAugust 22, 2015
    Seems to be very crowded and commercial the whole day through but nice atmosphere with a lot of people and things to look at.
  • Dorsaheart icon on user image
    DorsaMay 3, 2016
    The livest street of all, a must see in Istanbul, you can see crowds from all over the world here.
  • Giorgos A.heart icon on user image
    Giorgos ApostolidisNovember 9, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Many many shops very good prices ask for discount eat icecream drink espresso lab and walk walk walk
  • Hisham H.heart icon on user image
    Hisham HassanFebruary 25, 2017
    Watch out for dodgy sellers on the road:. Very lively crowded place.. shops and restaurants galore! Central spot in Istanbul
  • Kevin C.heart icon on user image
    Kevin CorchianiAugust 7, 2015
    It was a great experience, very crowded, its reminds me of timesquare. Many great restaurants and side street bars.
  • Nermeen A.
    Nermeen AmjadJanuary 1, 2016
    Always crowded but still a place you should visit when you come to Istanbul. Take care of your things!!
  • Myles Y.heart icon on user image
    Myles YorkeAugust 13, 2015
    One of the best street shops ever 😍
    Upvoted Jul 11
  • Ahmad A.heart icon on user image
    Ahmad AlfilimbanyAugust 8, 2015
    Very lively street full of cafes and shops..
  • Ahmed A.
    Ahmed AbualqaranApril 4, 2015
    Lots of shops and food. Good to stay in a hotel nearby. Also nice walk toward Galata tower
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