Kadıköy, Commercial district in Istanbul, Turkey
Kadıköy is a district on the Asian side of Istanbul, spreading from the Bosphorus shoreline inland. Between the ferry piers and the hills behind them lie winding streets filled with shops, cafés, and small parks.
The settlement began in the 7th century BC as the Greek colony of Chalcedon. In the 5th century AD, it hosted the fourth ecumenical council, which addressed important theological questions.
The name derives from ancient Chalcedon, reflecting the long settlement here. Today you see locals gathering in tea gardens and street musicians playing near shop entrances throughout the narrow lanes.
Ferries from the European shore dock at several piers and bring visitors directly into the center. From there, most places can be reached on foot, though streets rise and fall along slopes.
The Haydarpaşa railway station building from 1908 stands at the waterfront, combining German and Ottoman architectural styles. Its facade faces the water and recalls the era when this station served as the starting point for rail lines into Asia.
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