The bronze bull statue at Altiyol stands as the undisputed landmark of Kadikoy. Cast in Paris during the eighteen sixties, the sculpture originally commemorated the French victory over Prussia in the Franco-Prussian War. After changing…
Kadıköy Market and Moda
This walk takes you through the vibrant, artistic heart of Istanbul's Asian side, from the bustling food stalls of the fish market to the leafy, bohemian streets of Moda. You will experience the relaxed coastal energy, historic churches, and indie spots that define contemporary local life.
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1. Kadikoy Bull Statue
2. Tellalzade Sokak
Tellalzade Sokak is the narrow, cobblestone passage lined with high-ceilinged storefronts packed floor to ceiling with antique furniture, vintage clocks, and stacks of old vinyl records. This street grew into the center of the Kadıköy…
3. Armenian Church of Surp Takavor
The Armenian Church of Surp Takavor features a distinctive arched entrance topped by a stone relief of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child. Built in eighteen thirty-three on the site of an older wooden structure, the church served the…
4. Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia
The Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia is marked by a tall, yellow bell tower that rises above the surrounding buildings in the heart of Kadıköy. Built in seventeen hundred and ninety-four, it stands on the site of an earlier church…
5. Confectioner Cafer Erol
The storefront of Cafer Erol features a display of glass jars filled with colorful, piled-high rock candies and Turkish delights. Since eighteen hundred and seven, four generations of the Erol family have worked this corner in Kadıköy.…
6. Kadıköy Balık Pazarı
The Kadıköy Fish Market is identified by the tight, chaotic canopy of stalls overflowing with fresh catch, crates of bright vegetables, and jars of pickled peppers that spill out into the narrow street. Long before the modern ferry…
7. Moda Stage Theatre
The Moda Stage Theatre sits behind a long, red-brick façade punctuated by tall, industrial-style windows. It began life in the nineteen seventies as a cinema, but after years of neglect, a collective of actors renovated the shell into a…
8. Barış Manço House Museum
The Barış Manço House Museum is a three-story Victorian villa in Moda, painted a distinctive, muted mustard yellow. This house belonged to the Turkish rock musician Barış Manço, who lived here until his death in nineteen ninety-nine. He…
9. Moda Aile Çay Bahçesi
The Moda Aile Çay Bahçesi sits on the very edge of the peninsula, marked by its expansive, white-painted wooden railings and rows of simple, metal-frame chairs facing the Marmara Sea. Since the early twentieth century, this garden has…