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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 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 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 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 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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