Streets · Istanbul

Famous streets in Istanbul

Each street page says when it is worth being there, what things cost in local money and yours, where to shop and eat, the stops in walking order with a GPX, and a card to show your driver.

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Beyoğlu, Taksim and İstiklalİstiklal Avenueİstiklal CaddesiShoppingStrollingHeritageCar-freeWalk it one way from Taksim Square downhill to Tünel, then continue to Galata Tower and Karaköy; late afternoon into evening is best. It is crowded and commercial, so go for the 19th-century buildings, passages and side streets rather than the chain stores.1.4 km (0.87 mi) · about 22 min end to end · best 16:00–21:00; weekday mornings if you want the facades without the crowd

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