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Istiklal Caddesi, (Independence Street)

off Taksim Square, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey

Featured Review : As I walked along Istikal, one of Istanbul's largest and most famous thoroughfares, I could not help but think of Shanghai. This comparison may, initially, sound a little tenuous. However, please stick with me as there a...See Full Review

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Istiklal Caddesi, (Independence Street) Reviews

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Working on Two Levels

  • 4 out of 5 stars by TianjinPaul from Rotherham, United Kingdom
  • March 21, 2010
Quote: As I walked along Istikal, one of Istanbul's largest and most famous thoroughfares, I could not help but think of Shanghai. This comparison may, initially, sound a little tenuous. However, please stick with me as there are several similarities. Many... Read the full Istiklal Caddesi, (Independence Street) review

From journal My First Month in Istanbul

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Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Street)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Idler from Poolesville, Maryland
  • April 21, 2002
Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Street)
Quote: When you’ve fended off your twentieth carpet salesman in Sultanahmet, which is generally about the same time that you’ve developed ‘tourist neck’ from milling endlessly with your fellow tourists, head tilted back gazing at the ceilings of Aya Sofya... Read the full Istiklal Caddesi, (Independence Street) review

From journal Istanbul Idyll

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Istiklal Cadesi

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Ishtar from Bayside, New York
  • February 20, 2002
Istiklal Cadesi
Quote: To get here, you need to arrive at Taksim Square first. From there, you will have little trouble figuring out which is the most crowded street, as it doesn't allow any motor vehicles, except for a red tram. Its name means "Independence Avenue" and... Read the full Istiklal Caddesi, (Independence Street) review

From journal The Wait for Turkey - Finally!