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İstiklal Avenue Holidays
Istiklal Avenue is located in the center of Beyoglu, the "modern" district of Istanbul. It is famous for its trams, its shops and its crowds.
İstiklal Avenue: What to see nearby?
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Covering 1.5km, Istiklal Avenue stretches from Taksim Square to the Galata quarter.
My suggestion
Take a stroll at the end of the day, when the shops are still open and the bars are beginning to wake up.
Istiklal Avenue is located in the center of Beyoglu, the "modern" district of Istanbul. It is famous for its trams, its shops and its crowds.
My suggestion
Buy a ticket to ride on one of Istiklal's old-fashioned trams, which are used as much by tourists as they are by the locals.
A long pedestrianized thoroughfare running from Taksim Square to Galata Bridge, Istiklal Avenue is one of the essential places to visit in Istanbul, and contains some beautiful modern architecture exhibiting a wide variety of influences.
My suggestion
Personally, I prefer to visit other districts during the day, such as the splendid Sutlanahmet, before returning to "Independence Avenue" in the evening to make the most of its vibrant, lively atmosphere.
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