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Kadıköy Market & Moda Seaside Walk

Istanbul, Turkey · Istanbul walking route

Kadıköy is the liveliest district on Istanbul's Asian side, and this route joins its two faces: the historic market with its fishmongers, picklers and spice shops, then the calm, leafy streets of Moda leading down to the sea. The walk ends in Moda's waterfront park with a sunset over the Marmara. Third-wave coffee shops and historic patisseries line the way.

Distance
3.3 km
Estimated Time
~100 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Stops
7
Route Type
Linear

Stops on the Route

  1. Kadıköy Ferry Pier

    Where the ferries dock; the route starts here and heads into the market.

  2. Kadıköy Historic Market

    Streets packed with fishmongers, delis and spice shops — the kitchen of the district.

  3. Bull Statue (Altıyol)

    Kadıköy's best-known meeting point, standing where six roads intersect.

  4. Süreyya Opera House (Bahariye)

    An art deco building from 1927, the cultural landmark of Bahariye Avenue.

  5. Moda Avenue

    A calm avenue sloping to the sea, famous for its ice-cream parlours and cafés.

  6. Moda Seaside Park

    A green strip along the shore; Kadıköy's favourite spot for picnics and sunsets.

  7. Historic Moda Pier

    An elegant 1917 pier by architect Vedat Tek; the scenic finale of the route.

Getting There

Take a ferry from Eminönü, Karaköy or Beşiktaş to Kadıköy pier; the Marmaray Ayrılık Çeşmesi station is also a 10-minute walk away.

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