Istiklal Caddesi

Istiklal Avenue is the busiest street in Istanbul, filled with a long stretch of cafes, restaurants, shopping centers, bars, cinemas, and galleries. The road stretches for 1.4 km from Taksim Square to the Galata Tower. It is a center for gatherings, parades, and marches. It is a nightlife area also known to be covered by the famous nostalgic tramway.

Located in the heart of the city, the avenue houses many recreational activities that make it a favourite place for residents to visit. Even a stroll along the avenue would fascinate you to the very end and leave you asking for more, and a full day is needed to explore this crowded street. Estimated to have been visited by over 3 million people on the weekends, it is the best way to experience the vibrant, hustling side of the city.  Hundreds of stalls and vendors line up along the street to serve to billions of people. Street food is favourite among everyone for its low cost and authentic flavours. Some of the most loved dishes include simit, durum, tantuni, mussels, pilaf and borek.


Several restaurants and cafes are also located that are usually filled with people and you might witness a waiting queue. Some of the must try restaurants are : 

Lades Menemen Restaurant (popular for turkish breakfast)
Fish and Meat House (seafood)
Mandabatmaz (turkish coffee)
Divan Brasserie
360 Istanbul
Parole Cafe