From Cihangir to the Shore: Çukurcuma and the Tophane Descent
From the art-filled streets of Cihangir to nostalgic Çukurcuma, a step-by-step Beyoğlu walk that reaches the Tophane waterfront without climbing a single slope.
- Остановки
- 22
- Расстояние
- 3,6 km
- Длительность
- 120 мин
- Сложность
- Лёгкий

Остановки
- 1Sıraselviler Avenue
Our route starts on Sıraselviler Avenue, just off Taksim Square. From here on, the road only goes downhill.
- ~1 мин · 70 m2Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
With its dome part of the Taksim skyline, Hagia Triada is one of the grandest reminders of Beyoğlu's multicultural past. If the gate is open, step into the courtyard.
- ~3 мин · 220 m3Aslan Yatağı Street
Welcome to Cihangir.
- ~1 мин · 100 m4Cihangir Avenue & 22
Our Cihangir tour begins! 22 is a delightful spot by day and by night.
- ~3 мин · 250 m5Cihangir Avenue
Some neighbourhoods have a view, some have a story; Cihangir has an aura. An artistic spirit stretching from old Yeşilçam cinema to today's film sets, from theatre to music, meets handsome apartment blocks, stairways down to the sea, Bosphorus views and one-of-a-kind venues. Istanbul's bohemian, cool side has lived here for years.
- ~1 мин · 70 m6Lenger Street
On our right is Cihangir Park... Don't be surprised to see plenty of cats and dogs around :)
- ~1 мин · 70 m7Güneşli Street
We walk toward the mosque along one of Cihangir's quiet side streets.
- ~1 мин · 110 m8Cihangir Mosque
Don't miss the magnificent view from the garden of Cihangir Mosque, with the Bosphorus Bridge on one side and the Historic Peninsula on the other.
- ~2 мин · 130 m9Susam Street & Emily's Garden
From the outside, Emily's Garden barely gives itself away; with its lovely garden, very cool atmosphere and tasty menu, it's a spot waiting to be discovered.
- ~2 мин · 150 m10Akarsu Yokuşu Street
A very cool street where the food, drink and nightlife spots that define Cihangir take centre stage... When the night gets going, don't be surprised if a famous face walks past while you sit at a table or stroll down the street!
- ~3 мин · 210 m11Ağa Hamamı Street
We head toward Turnacıbaşı Street through the quarter of the historic Ağa Hamamı, which gives this street its name.
- ~2 мин · 170 m12Turnacıbaşı Street
Enjoying some of Beyoğlu's loveliest streets.
- ~1 мин · 40 m13Faik Paşa Slope
The famous Faik Paşa Slope is a must for anyone who loves being photographed... It captures Cihangir's cool, artistic spirit perfectly.
- ~1 мин · 50 m14Corinne Hotel
A wonderful spot I love both walking past and sitting down for a coffee at; photography lovers should never skip it...
- ~1 мин · 120 m15Zografyon Greek High School
The imposing building of the Zografyon Greek High School is one of the finest street-side reminders of Beyoğlu's multicultural past.
- ~1 мин · 80 m16Kartal Street
Socialising in the shape of one long street :)
- ~2 мин · 140 m17Yeni Çarşı Avenue
We glide past Galatasaray High School toward Çukurcuma. A little guide's secret: on our routes we never climb, we only go downhill! Every plan we make is built around that comfort.
- ~3 мин · 270 m18Cezayir Sokağı (Fransız Sokağı)
A colourful street full of venues built around steep stairs leading down... A truly unique atmosphere. Enjoy the cafés here if you like, or carry on with the route from where we left off.
- ~1 мин · 40 m19Yeni Çarşı Avenue & Limonlu Bahçe
Pay no attention to the tourists panting their way uphill; you can take a break at Limonlu Bahçe on your right. Then keep gliding down this lovely avenue.
- ~2 мин · 150 m20Boğazkesen Avenue
The fine main street of a one-of-a-kind quarter, full of antique shops and bohemian spots...
- ~1 мин · 70 m21Old French Orphanage
You can have a drink in its garden and soak up the courtyard atmosphere. Having come this far, you really should see it.
- ~4 мин · 300 m22Meclis-i Mebusan Avenue
And that completes our route! If you still have the energy and appetite to explore, you can lose yourself in Galataport right across the road or in the streets of Karaköy, and enjoy some food and drinks. Because this is Istanbul, and there is always something to do here!
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Путь мы проложили. Остальное — за Стамбулом.