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Istiklal Caddesi
Two-kilometer long pedestrian street/avenue starting from Taksim square and ending in Tunel (the short historical metro), which is always busy with people. The street also connects Taksim square to the most of the gay venues located on the smaller streets crossing it, and you can see many gay and related people on your way.
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Located in the historic Beyoglu district, it is an elegant pedestrian street, approximately three kilometers long, which houses exquisite boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theaters, libraries, cafes, pubs, night clubs with live music, historical patisseries, chocolateries and restaurants. The avenue, surrounded by the unique nineteenth century Turkish architecture, starts from the medieval Genoese neighbourhood around Galata Tower and ultimately leads up to Taksim Square.
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