Star and Moon Journey - 15 Days Turkey Halfway Travel Notes 3: Istanbul Another Day

Day3: Istanbul

Today’s route is Taksim Square → Independence Street → Galata Tower

Taksim Square

Taksim Square is located in the heart of Istanbul. This vicissitudes of the city square witnessed countless major events and exciting moments, which undoubtedly became the cultural center of the city.

To the south of the square is a ring-shaped independent monument to commemorate the founder of the Republic, the founding father of the Turkish people, Kemal. Every major festive day, there are always many Turks who send wreaths. The coup d’etat of Turkey in July this year has also become the center of the storm.

To the west of the square is Taksim Park, once a large artillery battalion of the Ottoman Empire. After passing through the Republic Avenue, it went to the parade ground of the artillery battalion. After the Second World War, this vast open space was preserved. There are many pigeons in the square, it is suitable for old mages to photograph the wind, such as amateur photographers like me, most like to shoot pigeons, the theme is easy to find, large aperture, wide-angle, rubbing and rubbing a beat, total One or two photos that feel good about themselves will be singled out.

Taksim Square is a major transportation hub. A long pedestrian shopping street, Istiklal Avenue, ends at this square. Nostalgic trams run from the square along the street, ending near the Dunell subway line. (1875, World history Two long subway lines, next to the London Underground. This well-preserved car, old and special, slowly walked on the stone road, and swayed with a jingling bell to remind pedestrians on the street. It felt like a slow motion in the movie. All the bustling things were done. Its background goes away.

The Dunell Metro Line, built in 1875, is still in use today

Independence Avenue

The area of ​​Independence Avenue was a Christian in Istanbul that included Greeks, Armenians, and European expatriates. The seat of Western embassies occupied an important position in the political, economic, and cultural life of Istanbul and even the entire Ottoman Empire. So far, some of Istanbul’s famous buildings and institutions are still on both sides of the street, including many churches, consulates, and famous restaurants. In recent years, the Istanbul government has been vigorously revitalizing this area, so it has restored the status of an important commercial street in Yicheng, and it has become the largest pedestrian street in the city, bringing together a large number of shopping malls, bookstores, restaurants, and entertainment facilities. Locals and foreign tourists have come to visit. There are also many bars in the evening, which is a good place for young people to socialize. It is also similar to the Jiefangbei in Chongqing and became a landmark for local dating appointments. Of course, you can also see many, many Turkish women.

My wife does not pay attention, a Turkish woman candidly photographed

There is no duty-free shop here, but there are many dessert shops. Turkish desserts are particularly famous. You can go to Saray, a century-old shop in Taksim Square, to try the legendary roast pudding, or try Hafiz Mustafa in Istiklal Street to try the local dessert. My wife and I ordered a strawberry pudding and a cake with no name in this shop. It was very, very tasty. They also had more than 20 TLs.

Hafiz Mustafa Dessert Shop

Waiter at Hafiz Mustafa dessert shop

This is Pastarar. The outside is a layer of sweet juice, with delicate cheese, slightly sour taste of the strawberry and the taste is very rich. Although a little expensive, but this is the best cake I have ever eaten.

1900 Hafiz Mustafa Dessert Shop

Today's Hafiz Mustafa dessert shop, on the second floor by the window overlooking the Indie Street


After eating dessert and visiting, ah, what's the next place? ? ?

This is the famous TARIHI chocolate shop. It is said that his grandfather started selling chocolate here in 1920. The business is very hot. There are photos of various news reports on the door, probably similar to those special souvenir shops in China's scenic spots, CCTV's "China on the tip of tongue" program group interviewed in my shop and the like.

From Istiklal Avenue to Galata Tower, there are a lot of characteristic shops scattered along the way, which is very suitable for picking some unique small crafts.

Galata Tower

Galata Tower is a medieval stone tower, one of Istanbul's landmarks, which dominates the Istanbul skyline. The Galata Tower has stood here since the sixth century AD. However, it was burned in the 13th century Crusades and was not rebuilt by the Genoese until the 14th century. This ancient tower, which has experienced many vicissitudes, has also served several duties: guard tower, prison, and observatory...


The view from the top of the tower is great, and it looks out to the view of the spectacular Istanbul and Bosphorus. There are elevators to reach the top of the tower, more people, we line up for about 15 minutes. Ticket fees are a little expensive 25TL/person.

It was raining when I was lined up below. When I got to the top of the tower, it was fine. The uncle who may laugh will not be too bad luck, ha ha ha.


Galata Bridge

When it comes back in the afternoon, it will pass through the Galata Bridge, the bridge that was guarded by the army's tanks during this year's Turkish coup. The Galata Bridge spans the Golden Horn and is a major traffic hub in Istanbul. The Galata Bridge was rebuilt several times. The existing Galata Bridge is the fifth in history and was completed in 1994. The bridge is 490 meters long and the middle can be opened to allow passage of the ship. There are many seafood restaurants under the bridge, which are very large. There are also Turkish younger brothers who are soliciting at the entrance. However, I went back and forth with my wife several times, and I also wanted to try the famous grilled fish there. However, I didn’t think I had to go in because I’m afraid I’d be shy. The price is too expensive.

Walk through the bridge and return to the old part of the hotel. The bridge is full of fishing masters.


Black robes women everywhere, shudder


Many such tea stalls on the streets of Istanbul have gone for a day. They ordered a cup of authentic Turkish tea with their wives and took a rest.

I went to the evening for a show.

The chef who cooks the roasts feels a bit like the FBI detective Mahone in the American drama Prison Break.

Do you feel a bit like it?

It is already the third day in Turkey today. The dinner is still barbecue.

His wife shows his face. With the X-T1, the color of the camera is good, but the video is very slag. The phenomenon of the card is very serious, and the material back cannot be used. The video effect is not as good as the Apple 6 PLUS.

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