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Arcades of Beyoğlu

13 hand-picked places in İstanbul, with photos, notes and a map.

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Arcades of Beyoğlu

These passages, usually located on Istiklal Street, are filled with an atmosphere that smells of history. Beyoğlu passages continue to open their doors to visitors with a wide range of options, from art galleries to antique shops, cafes and stores.

13 places
  1. 1. Hazzopulo Passage

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    Hazzopulo Passage – photo 1
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    Hazzopulo Passage opens to a large courtyard with a long passage entered from Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu and is also connected to Meşrutiyet Street. Built in the neoclassical style, the passage draws attention with its nostalgic shops such as yarn shops, hat makers and tailors. It was built by Hacopulo in 1871 and was used as a residence and workplace in the past. In addition, the historical lighthouse in the courtyard is enriched with historical details such as the printing of the İbret newspaper and the meetings of the Young Turks.

  2. 2. European Passage

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    Avrupa Pasajı is located in Beyoğlu's Hüseyin Neighborhood, at the intersection of Meşrutiyet and Sahne Streets, and is also known as "Aynalı Pasajı". It was built by the Armenian merchant Onnik Düz in 1874 by the architect Pulgher. The passage has a neoclassical style and is 56 meters long and consists of 22 shops. It contains antique dealers, rug dealers, souvenir shops and is illuminated by chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

  3. 3. Aleppo Passage

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    Halep Pasajı in Beyoğlu is located on İstiklal Street and is known for the Beyoğlu Cinema. Built in 1885, the arcade attracts attention with its historical atmosphere. It houses silversmiths, CD shops, t-shirt shops and tattoo parlors. Pubs and various interesting venues on its upper floors offer visitors the opportunity to explore. Halep Pasajı is one of the oldest and liveliest arcades in Taksim.

  4. 4. Syrian Passage

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    Suriye Pasajı is located on İstiklal Street in Beyoğlu, between Galatasaray High School and Tünel. Completed in 1908, the building was commissioned by Hasan Halbuni Pasha and is in the neoclassical style. Known as the place where the first cinema was opened, the arcade hosts many businesses such as restaurants, cafes, offices and associations.

  5. 5. Alhambra Khan

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    Elhamra Arcade is located in the Asmalımescit Neighborhood of Beyoğlu and was built in 1920-1922 with the contributions of Said Adapazarlı. The Ottoman Neoclassical style building was used as an inn for many years and hosted the Elhamra Cinema. The cinema, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk also watched movies, suffered a fire in 1999.

  6. 6. Flower Passage

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    Çiçek Pasajı was built in 1876 on the site of the Naum Theatre in Beyoğlu. Originally called "Cité de Péra", the structure contained 24 shops and 18 luxury apartments. In 1908, it changed ownership and was renamed "Çiçek Pasajı". Over time, the passage became famous for its taverns, collapsed in 1978, was restored in 1988 and reopened in 2005. It attracts attention with its ornate stone facade and Roman numeral clock.

  7. 7. Atlas Cinema

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    Atlas Cinema – photo 1
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    Кинотеатр Атлас, расположенный в пассаже Атлас на улице Истикляль, является одним из крупнейших и старейших кинотеатров Стамбула. Здание, построенное Агопом Кёчеяном после пожара 1870 года, со временем стало кинотеатром и было открыто в 1948 году. Кинотеатр, вмещающий 1860 человек и имеющий три разных зала, предоставляет услуги с современным звуком и расстановкой мест.

  8. 8. Aznavour Passage

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    Aznavur Arcade is an Art Nouveau building from the 1900s, located close to Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu. The nine-story building bears traces of Italian architecture and was restored in 1989 and 1993. Designed by Armenian architect Hovsep Aznavuryan, the arcade contains shops, cafeterias and various activity areas.

  9. 9. Rumeli Khan

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    Rumeli Han was built in Beyoğlu in 1894 by Sarıcazade Ragıp Paşa. The structure, which has neoclassical and baroque details, hosts cultural events. The tunnels discovered under the inn, which was restored in 2017, were used for secret passages in the past.

  10. 10. Terkos Passage

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    Terkos Arcade is located on Terkoz Çıkmazı Sokak, close to İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. Offering surplus and defective products of world brands at affordable prices, the arcade offers visitors a wide range of products and attractive shopping opportunities.

  11. 11. Eastern Passage

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    Şark Pasajı was built in the mid-19th century and has gained fame as a trade and culture center. Today, this historical building houses antique dealers, bookstores, cafes and handicraft shops, offering visitors an impression of Istanbul's past. The Pasaj is a unique shopping spot that brings to life the cultural richness and history of Beyoğlu.

  12. 12. Aslihan Passage

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    Aslıhan Pasajı is a historical building built in the late 19th century, located in Beyoğlu, close to İstiklal Street. The passage houses antique dealers, handmade jewelry shops, art galleries, and especially second-hand booksellers and second-hand bookstores. It attracts attention with its elegant stonework and ornaments from the Ottoman period.

  13. 13. Anatolian Passage

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    Anadolu Pasajı is located on İstiklal Street in Beyoğlu and was built by Ragıp Pasha during the reign of Abdülhamid II. The Italian-style masonry building reflects 19th-century Ottoman architecture. In its history, it has hosted famous beer halls such as Brasserie de l’orient and traditional businesses such as Hacı Salih Restaurant. The arcade offers a nostalgic experience to its visitors with its cultural and historical texture.

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