9 places · narrow by district and visit style
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The bridge that crosses the Golden Horn, connecting Eminönü and Karaköy. It's a working piece of the city where people fish, commute, and watch the ferries come and go.
A 1.4-kilometer pedestrian street running through the heart of Beyoğlu. It's the city's main artery for strolling, shopping, and people-watching.
A beautiful 19th-century staircase in Galata, built by the wealthy Camondo family. It's a quiet, elegant piece of history connecting two streets.
A small, sloped park in the heart of Cihangir with benches and a playground. It's a quiet spot to sit and watch the neighborhood go by.
A small urban park next to Taksim Square, one of the last green spaces in Beyoğlu. It's a place for a quick break from the surrounding concrete.
Once the Genoese trading quarter of Galata, Karaköy is now a lively waterfront neighbourhood packed with coffee roasters, art galleries and legendary baklava shops.
A small, working fish market on the Karaköy waterfront. It's where local restaurants and residents buy their seafood fresh off the boats.
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