Famous Streets in Istanbul

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Jan 24 3851 read

Famous Streets in Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the most interesting tourist destinations in the world, full of historical and cultural at the same time. It has a charming beauty and elegance. Many visitors visit the most interesting places in Istanbul when they arrive in Istanbul, such as the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) and Hagia Sophia, but also miss other important and beautiful places they haven't heard of before. In this article you will find many lovely streets in Istanbul that you will see throughout your life, with the best shops and attractions!

Bahariye Street

Bahariye Street is the most vibrant and popular site of Kadikoy without public transport. An old-fashioned tram from Kadikoy Port is also accessible. There is still vibrant and crowded Bahariye Street. In Bahariye Street there are a number of beautiful cafés, breweries, bars and restaurants, as well as good stores and cultural event centers. The most visual building in Bahariya Street is the Sureyya Opera House.

Bahariye is in the city's oasis in Paris, which takes you to Kadikoy by tram. It looks like a lovely inter-cultural mosaic with its stores, restaurants, ornate streets, a Greek church and a school.

The street finishes in a bull sculpture on the square (or starts if you obey one-way logic) which is still crowded. The taste of this unique environment will complete the charm of yourself, if you are here in cool chestnut season. Look for carts in summer with grilled maize, freshly cooked or charcoal.

Istiklal Street

It is a must for all Istanbul travelers when it comes to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Avenue). Istiklal Street is a 1 mile, lively pedestrian street and a wide boulevard, which cut through Beyoglu. The street is lined with stores, restaurants, cafés, shows and the Taksim Square. The nostalgic tram passes along Istiklal Street. Istiklal Street is also one of Istanbul's finest spots to see.

The most famous street in Istanbul is possibly Istiklal Street. This is a long, lively footpath of stores, bars, cafes and street displays of all sorts. You will visit there the magnificent Wax Museum Madame Tussauds, the amazing Church of St. Anthony and Pera Museum. You should spend the night at the renowned Asmalimescit dining and wining streets if you want to have a dinner and night entertainment.

Abdi Ipekci Street

A popular destination for those who want to shop in Istanbul, The Nisantasi neighborhood. The high-end quarter is one of the most sophisticated and often comparable areas of Paris, for example. The shopping compete in the heart of the District with that of major European cities, particularly along Abdi – Spekci Caddesi. Here, along side the leading department store in Turkey, the Beymen, exclusive luxury boutiques like the Cartier and Louis Vuitton, are to be found. If you want to shop more during your Istanbul visit, make sure you check the best shopping streets in Istanbul, where you will find many different brands and even antique shops. There, you can buy gifts from Istanbul for yourself or for your loved ones!

Bonus: Taksim Square!

Even though it is not a street, Taksim is an important place to have fun and meet with your friends in Istanbul. Taksim square is one of the iconic squares of both Istanbul and Turkey, with its monument site, Gezi park, Aya Triada domed church, nostalgic tram, Huseyin Aga and Taksim's famous Istiklal road. It's the same as the well-known streets in Europe. In Taksim, you will find the best nightlife bars in Istanbul and also many beautiful restaurants and cafes, hosting many different Turkish food or any other food. Do not forget to pay a visit to Gezi Parki when you are in Taksim Square.