Baghdad Street

Editor Istanbul

Dec 30 679 read

Baghdad Street:

Baghdad Street is one of Istanbul's finest and most famous streets and the longest among the streets of the Asian section, as it extends over a distance of 6 km from the KadÄ±koy area to maltepe. The name of the street dates back to the Ottoman era when Sultan Murad IV seized Baghdad in the seventeenth century. The street that was used for trade and military purposes was named after the city. The length of the street enabled it to occupy a distinguished and pioneering place in shopping and buying all kinds of products. The street was also unique in selling some special clothes, such as wedding and wedding dresses, through various shops displaying the most famous modern models at competitive prices. The street was also able to attract the most famous designers in Turkey as well as Pioneers of Turkish brands that have a niche in the market. Given the various options on the street during shopping, it is considered a magnet for tourists, so it is called Fashion Street because of its famous shops selling shoes, accessories, souvenirs, antiques, and Turkish sweets, especially since the municipality provides places to sit along the street to rest. It must be noted that the street is a real arena for attending sports matches, especially for the Turkish league, as the atmosphere of interaction there is unlike any other place, especially when the victorious team visits the street in a popular tour at the end of the league, and most of the international annual events such as the President of the Year National holidays find a special presence on Baghdad Street through special ceremonies that differ from all other places.

Baghdad Street Restaurants:

The tour in Baghdad Street has a special charm, and everyone admits that it does not remove the fatigue and effort after the shopping tour and spend an integrated day, other than to end it by eating in the restaurants spread along the street that suit all tastes and serve the most delicious food, and then you can tour the parks and green spaces and attend night events and culture without ever having to go out on the street.

Cafes on Baghdad Street:

The best thing that distinguishes the famous Baghdad Street is the beauty, elegance, and plurality of cafes and high-end cafes that give street hikers a rest after a long but enjoyable tour in the long street, where you can at any moment find a place to drink coffee and various cold drinks according to a modern atmosphere for families and even romance for lovers who run Christmas parties there is a very magical and cheerful atmosphere.

Tourist places near Baghdad Street:

1. The famous amusement park Bostanci Lunapark

2. Toy Museum in Istanbul

3. Caddebostan beach, which is one of the best beaches in Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara.