Cihangir, İstanbul, Türkiye
Neighbourhood guide

Cihangir

Cihangir is a steep neighbourhood of cafés, small galleries and old apartment blocks between Beyoğlu and the Bosphorus. It is a good base for slow mornings, independent shops and evening walks, with ferries and the tram a short downhill walk away.

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About this stop

Cihangir

Istanbul is the meeting point of Europe and Asia, with the Bosphorus running through the middle. Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, the bazaars, ferries and neighbourhood food culture make it a city that rewards both a short visit and a long stay.

Neighbourhood guide

Cihangir

Cihangir is a steep neighbourhood of cafés, small galleries and old apartment blocks between Beyoğlu and the Bosphorus. It is a good base for slow mornings, independent shops and evening walks, with ferries and the tram a short downhill walk away.

Cihangir CamiiKafeler ve galerilerBoğaz manzarasıGalata Kulesi (yakın)İstiklal Caddesi

Best time to visit: All year; spring and autumn are best for walking.

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