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A lively, working fish market where locals shop for the day's catch. The surrounding streets are packed with meyhanes, produce stalls, and specialty food shops.
A long, paved pedestrian walkway along the Marmara Sea in Kadıköy. It's where locals come to walk, jog, cycle, and watch the ferries go by.
A small, historic Anglican church in the heart of Moda, surrounded by a quiet garden. It's a peaceful spot away from the neighborhood's busier streets.
Bağdat Avenue is the main high street on Istanbul's Anatolian side, running 14 km along the Marmara coast. It's a modern, bustling shopping and dining strip, often compared to Istiklal Avenue across the Bosphorus.
Bahariye Avenue is the main pedestrian street in Kadıköy, lined with shops, cafes, and historic theaters. It's the neighborhood's central artery, always full of life.
The eastern gateway of Kadıköy, where ferries to the Princes’ Islands depart and locals gather along the Marmara promenade. A relaxed coastal hub with plenty of waterfront cafés.
A leafy seaside neighborhood with a long coastal promenade and the upscale shops of Bağdat Avenue, once the Byzantine town of Rouphinianai.
A long, flat seaside path in Kadıköy, popular for walking, running, and cycling. It's a simple, open space to get some air and watch the Marmara Sea.
A working white lighthouse at the tip of Fenerbahçe peninsula, with wide Marmara Sea views. A natural pairing with the park and marina walk.
A large, popular park on the Asian side of Istanbul, right on the Marmara coast. It's a green escape with sea views, walking paths, and plenty of space to relax.
A quiet residential pocket in Kadıköy, named after the historic road to the Fenerbahçe lighthouse. Nothing monumental, just everyday Istanbul life.
A former gasworks turned into a sprawling cultural center in Kadıköy. It's a great place to see contemporary art, attend workshops, or just wander the industrial grounds.
A leafy residential quarter along Bağdat Avenue, full of parks, cafés, and a nostalgic tram line. A slice of local Kadıköy life.
A calm, well-kept war cemetery above Haydarpaşa station, holding British and Commonwealth graves from the Crimean War through WWII, with views across the Bosphorus.
A grand, now-closed railway station on the Asian shore, built in 1908. It's a beautiful but melancholic landmark, its future uncertain since a 2010 fire.
A large bronze bull statue in the heart of Kadıköy's main square. It's a popular meeting point and a symbol of the neighborhood.
Kadıköy Square is the main transport hub and meeting point on the Asian side. It's a busy, open area in front of the ferry terminal, surrounded by shops and cafes.
A large, leafy park on the Kadıköy shoreline, popular with joggers, families, and anyone wanting to escape the city bustle. It has great views of the Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus.
A historic wooden ferry terminal on Kadıköy's Moda coast. It's a simple, beautiful spot to watch the boats and the Marmara Sea.
A neighborhood mosque at the heart of Kadıköy's market area. It's a working place of worship, not a tourist site, but its central location makes it a landmark.
Suadiye is Kadıköy's upscale coastal stretch along Bağdat Avenue, lined with boutiques, cafés, and parks overlooking the Marmara Sea.
A beautiful 1927 opera house in Kadıköy, originally Istanbul's first musical theatre on the Anatolian side. It was restored and reopened as a proper opera venue in 2007.
A neighborhood in Kadıköy where the walls are covered in colorful, ever-changing murals and street art. It's a casual outdoor gallery you can wander through.
A straightforward neighborhood park in Kadıköy, known as a common gathering spot for public demonstrations. It's a simple green space for a quick break.
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