Istiklal Avenue
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This is the main pedestrian and shopping street, with its trams, climbing from Galata Tower to Taksim Square. Lined with 19th-century buildings, it has retained all its charm and also offers lively nightlife in the surrounding side streets.

Overview of Istiklal Avenue

This is the main pedestrian and shopping street, with its trams, climbing from Galata Tower to Taksim Square. Lined with 19th-century buildings, it has retained all its charm and also offers lively nightlife in the surrounding side streets.

Landmarks

  • Type of place: street.
  • Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
  • Location:
  • Length: about 2 km.
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History of Istiklal Avenue

Monuments and architectural ensembles

Events and entertainment

Transport

Getting there

Getting around

Eating

Sleeping

Nearby sights

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