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Nişantaşı neighbourhood

Teşvikiye Caddesi, Harbiye, İstanbul

Description

Nişantaşı is one of Istanbul's most expensive residential and commercial areas comprising the neighbourhoods of Teşvikiye, Maçka, Osmanbey and Pangaltı in the Şişli district. It holds a large expat community and is well known for its neo-classical and art nouveau buildings. Highlights include Abdi İpekçi Street (Turkey's most expensive shopping streets), Ihlamur Kasırları, Maçka Park, Teşvikiye Mosque; and the Abdi İpekçi monument.

Access & Transport

The Osmanbey metro station (M2) in on the western edge of the area and there are several bus stops along Halaskargazi Cd.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining an exploration of this ara with a visit of Dolmabahçe Palace

Meta review

N/A for this area that covers several neighbourhoods with few standalone attractions except the Ihlamur Pavilion on the south-eastern edge that get excellent feedback for its lovely gardens and architecture, designed by the same architects as Dolmabahçe Palace

Environmental & Social

Urban setting with one park (Maçka). Neutral from a social perspective

Conclusion

Nişantaşı is probably an area best enjoyed by residents rather than travellers to the city as it holds few tourist attractions. Many upscale hotels are located there

Key positive

One of the better shopping areas

Clean and safe neighbourhoods

Key negative

No unmissable monument or definite tourist highlight

Some streets can get busy at times

Suitability

Accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility depends on each store and the area is not entirely flat, which could be tiring for non-motorized wheelchair users

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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