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İstiklal Caddesi

İstiklal Avenue

(İstiklal Caddesi)
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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)
    Arie M.
    "beautiful cafe along 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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  • James Z.
    James ZimenoffSeptember 29, 2014
    Amazing venue for people watching, cafés, and history. Don't come if you're in a time crunch, however. The crowds can move quite slowly.
  • Ali A.heart icon on user image
    Ali AlromaihMarch 4, 2016
    Great. But beware of tourist traps on inner streets. ALWAYS STAY ON THE MAIN STREET.
  • Adam N.
    Adam NowekSeptember 9, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the world's great pedestrianised streets. Take a ride on the beautiful, historical trams.
  • Arie M.heart icon on user image
    Arie MulyahatiAugust 5, 2020
    Missing the busy street, the red tram, the beautiful cafe along Istiklal Avenue ♥️
  • mizz l.
    mizz linJune 8, 2015
    Always filled with a sea of people from both directions ! Ride the red tram . Take a photo with it !
  • Alia A.heart icon on user image
    Alia AlsharifSeptember 19, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    You can shop till 10 pm as grand bazar close by 5 pm. They do have very nice things to buy their
  • Bianca B.
    Bianca BuenoAugust 11, 2014
    Walk at least once on this street during the night: crowded for sure, but the lights create a beautiful atmosphere.
  • Kitsos M.
    Kitsos MitsosJanuary 3, 2013
    When you finish walking up and down the road, try the narrow and parallel streets. You may find interesting cafes and restaurants.
  • Darya K.heart icon on user image
    Darya KavalenkaSeptember 24, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the most popular places in Istanbul. Plenty of shops and cafes. Is very popular among tourists
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark J.February 20, 2015
    Fabulous neighborhood and walking street that is lively at all hours of the day and night.
  • SanLazzaro-Trattoria
    There are various styles in Pizzas making. We like it in Roman style: Thin and crispy :) If you too then come on; we're at Cihangir!
  • Abdullah A.heart icon on user image
    Abdullah AYTEKINMarch 8, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Never think that you been in Istanbul if didn't visit here, eat any meal, Turkish delights and coffee. Of course you should have a selfy too
  • Hossam E.heart icon on user image
    Hossam El BannaApril 28, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    The street so crowded, cafes there creepy, street full of big pockets, cafes close from Galata tower more better.
  • Eugene F.heart icon on user image
    Eugene FarfelNovember 15, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Walk into any dark and suspicious alley off the Istiklal and have the best kebap in your life (or the worst one if you are not lucky).
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    Istiklal AvenueNovember 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Istiklal Avenue, is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey.
  • F A.heart icon on user image
    F AlSaudNovember 6, 2015
    Crowded street, nice place to have a walk
  • Armoni B.heart icon on user image
    Armoni BayarAugust 19, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    You can see hundreds of people from all over the world here. Always lively and crowded! 🌍
  • Sherry C.heart icon on user image
    Sherry CameraMay 8, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    It need to explore. Each corner day and night. One word...lovly. İstanbul spirit.
  • Henry W.heart icon on user image
    Henry WuMay 26, 2013
    Great area on weekend nights. Full of locals and young ppl. Watch out for the 'lets have a drink' scam.
  • Anna Lee 🦄
    Anna Lee 🦄May 3, 2013
    if you want to experience walking on almost empty Istiklal street - come here on Sunday evening. surprisingly empty and calm. but not all places (like bufe or koska) work these hours.
  • Harryheart icon on user image
    HarryJune 24, 2015
    Probably one of most lively shopping streets. Simply entertaining to walk all way down.
  • Ksenia R.
    Ksenia RomanovaMarch 24, 2012
    Lots of people all the time going both ways (up & down the street): both amazing and tiresome. But it does give you a flavour of the city.
  • Avi ..
    Avi .March 17, 2014
    One of the high end shopping district of Istanbul - you get all your major brands here.
  • Mohammed A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammed AbdiNovember 24, 2015
    Amazing the people and the stores and restaurants I mean everything is Amazing
  • Adrijana H.
    Adrijana HusićApril 14, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    With no doubt must see (and feel) in Istanbul. No matter that millions are passing by, it's so clean!
  • Curtis S.heart icon on user image
    Curtis ShoungSeptember 14, 2015
    Crazy crowded street with bars and restaurants in the alleys. Fun night out.
  • Sametheart icon on user image
    SametNovember 23, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the most cosmpolitan streets in the world.
  • Can D.heart icon on user image
    Can DenizJanuary 3, 2015
    Herzaman tavsiyem...my best favorite in istanbul
  • Şeyda C.heart icon on user image
    Şeyda Can KarslıFebruary 26, 2015
    Here is Istanbul. You can see views of turkish person, history, life....
  • Adrijana H.
    Adrijana HusićNovember 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Hot spot with so many streets attractions and delights!
  • Maria V.heart icon on user image
    Maria VoroninaFebruary 2, 2015
    Obviously the most popular place to hang out in the city, very lively and crowded.
  • Dr. Maşuk Cahit U.
    For Tram photo go to Tunel station wich is close to Galata tower. Tram vaites 10 minutes
  • Özgür
    ÖzgürSeptember 29, 2014
    So upsetting to see the street loosing its charm and soul by corruption of individuals and organisations.
  • Natalia U.heart icon on user image
    Natalia UMarch 8, 2016
    A lot of quality stores, cafes and restaurants
  • cagla a.heart icon on user image
    cagla ardakSeptember 6, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    ağzına sictiniz güzelim İstiklal İ, Mısır apartmanını pic ettiniz, Arabistan'a dondu hayatim yikildi basıma
  • Alison B.
    Alison BakerNovember 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    One of the most famous streets..... buzzing night and day..... a must for any visitor to Istanbul
  • Myles Y.heart icon on user image
    Myles YorkeAugust 13, 2015
    One of the best street shops ever 😍
  • Omar A.
    Omar ARNovember 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    This place is almost always swarming :p. Very lively area, however, if you're going to do any shopping better go elsewhere for lower and 'less-touristy' prices especially for souvenirs
  • Rose d.heart icon on user image
    Rose de VeraOctober 5, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the most important landmarks of Istanbul.It gets too crowded though.
  • Erica M.
    Erica ManssourMarch 17, 2014
    Just like any other commercial street anywhere else in the world. Unremarkable and unnecessary unless you're really keen on shopping in a busy street.
  • Lolita L.
    Lolita LolikoMay 29, 2014
    very nice street! too crowded, noisy , full of turists . but for girls not safe at night i have gone through it unfortunetly!
  • Kaan K.heart icon on user image
    Kaan KeskinMarch 1, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Walk like you are at home. İgnore the crowd. Then you Will understand.
  • Seline J.heart icon on user image
    Seline JungMarch 20, 2015
    Touristy, bland, crowded part of town lined with international shops and chain cafes. Branch off to Galata for a quieter, more pleasant jaunt.
  • Arie M.heart icon on user image
    Arie MulyahatiJanuary 24, 2016
    In love with the view ❤️
  • Niccolò F.
    Niccolò FerraresèJune 26, 2013
    A MUST just in the heart of the old city... impossile to avoid :)
  • Isabella C.heart icon on user image
    Isabella CantonDecember 24, 2015
    Very crowd street in Istanbul but you can find everything you need
  • Pradeep S.
    Pradeep SinhaJune 2, 2013
    Great place to walk around except when they are rioting in Taksim Square!
  • Arthur♡♡♡heart icon on user image
    Arthur♡♡♡January 19, 2013
    Istanbul is a very bueatiful city with lots of fun things to do!
  • M. B.heart icon on user image
    M. B.October 17, 2015
    Great for street photography and people watching
  • Findistanbulheart icon on user image
    FindistanbulNovember 23, 2013
    Istiklal Avenue is the most prestigious avenue in the world...
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