İstiklal Avenue, Pedestrian avenue in Beyoğlu, Turkey
The 1.4-kilometer street connects Tünel Square to Taksim Square, lined with late Ottoman buildings featuring Neo-Classical, Neo-Gothic, and Art Nouveau architectural styles.
Originally named Cadde-i Kebir during Ottoman times, the avenue received its current name after Turkey's triumph in the War of Independence in 1923.
The street maintains numerous art galleries, theaters, cinemas, and music venues, with the Flower Passage housing traditional restaurants and taverns.
Three million people traverse the avenue daily, accessing shops, cafes, and cultural venues via the red vintage tram or by walking the pedestrian path.
The street features multiple religious buildings, including the Church of Sant'Antonio di Padova and the Greek Orthodox Hagia Triada, reflecting Istanbul's religious diversity.
Location: Beyoğlu
Length: 1,600 m
GPS coordinates: 41.03417,28.97889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
Istanbul offers photographers an uncommon range of subjects, combining architecture from multiple centuries with urban landscapes and waterways. This route includes Byzantine and Ottoman monuments such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, along with the Galata Tower that has stood over the old city since the 14th century. The Bosphorus separates Europe and Asia and provides the setting for historic sites including Rumeli Fortress, Maiden's Tower, and waterfront palaces like Dolmabahce Palace and Kucuksu Palace. The route passes through districts with different character. Balat displays Ottoman wooden houses and narrow lanes, while Karakoy is known for its renovated industrial buildings. The Princes' Islands off the coast offer car-free streets and neoclassical mansions. Viewpoints like Camlica Hill and Pierre Loti Hill provide panoramic views of the city and the Sea of Marmara. Additional destinations include Suleymaniye Mosque, Emirgan Park with its tulip beds, and modern structures like Zorlu Center.
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