İstiklal Caddesi — Istanbul’s Leading Pedestrian Scene

İstiklal Caddesi — Istanbul’s Leading Pedestrian Scene

Istanbul’s main street, İstiklal Caddesi, throbs with crowds all day and into the wee hours. I visit it almost every year, and it changes with each visit. As Turkey becomes more affluent and Western, the action here becomes more and more vibrant. This clip is actually a quieter part of the mile-long stroll. And it’s early in the evening. On weekdays the action peaks around 10 p.m., and on weekends it keeps building until about 2 a.m. The side streets are just as vibrant.

via Rick Steves: Blog Gone Europe » Blog Archive » İstiklal Caddesi — Istanbul’s Leading Pedestrian Scene.