The bronze bull statue at the Altıyol intersection is a life-sized sculpture of a charging animal that has become the neighborhood’s most familiar landmark. Created in Paris by the French sculptor Isidore Bonheur in eighteen sixty-four,…
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 a cobblestone lane in the Caferağa neighborhood of Kadıköy, instantly recognizable by the dense clusters of antique shops that line both sides of the street. Known locally as the Antiques Street, it creates a pocket of…
3. Armenian Church of Surp Takavor
The Armenian Church of Surp Takavor features a prominent bell tower rising above the surrounding buildings in Kadıköy. The history of the site reaches back to seventeen twenty-two, with the construction of a church named Surp Asdvadzadzin.…
4. Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia
The Greek Orthodox Church of Ayia Efimia is defined by its high enclosing walls and a large, peaceful courtyard that sits tucked directly into the busy Kadıköy market area. Built on the site of a seventeenth-century predecessor, the…
5. Confectioner Cafer Erol
Confectioner Cafer Erol is marked by its colorful, jam-packed window displays and large glass jars filled with bright akide candies that catch the eye from the street. This shop is the successor to a tradition that began with the…
6. Kadıköy Balık Pazarı
The Kadıköy Balık Pazarı, or Kadıköy Fish Market, is recognizable by the intense, rhythmic shouting of fishmongers calling out their daily catch from behind mounds of shaved ice. Located in the heart of Kadıköy on the Asian side of…
7. Moda Stage Theatre
Moda Sahnesi occupies a building that defines this corner of the Caferağa neighborhood. Its most striking feature is a large glass surface measuring three by three meters, positioned between the main foyer and the workshop area. This…
8. Barış Manço House Museum
The Barış Manço House Museum is a nineteenth-century Victorian mansion distinguished by its brick facade, movable keystones, and wrought-iron balconies. It was the private residence of the legendary Turkish musician and television…
9. Moda Aile Çay Bahçesi
Moda Aile Çay Bahçesi sits atop a steep hill overlooking the Marmara Sea, identified by its expanse of outdoor tables shaded by tall trees and its wide view of the coastline and the Prince’s Islands. It functions as a long-standing…