We will give you a little information about Kadıköy, the pearl of the Anatolian side. In each of our articles, we will talk about at least 2 historical buildings that are integrated with that place, and of course, there will be a place suggestion in every article. We wish you a lot of fun while reading…
Kadıköy, Land of the Blind, Also Known as Chalcedon
Although there are many rumors about Kadıköy, we would like to share the most known one with you…
Our story goes back to ancient times. A tribe leader consults an oracle to find out where to settle. The oracle tells the tribe that they will settle in the area opposite the “land of the blind”. Reaching today’s Sarayburnu, the tribe changed their minds and decided to settle on the opposite shore. The place they were in was so beautiful that it was claimed that those who settled on the opposite shore could only be blind due to this decision of the tribe, and Istanbul was the place where the tribe decided to settle. Thus, today’s Kadıköy was named Chalcedon, which means “Land of the Blind”. After the conquest of Istanbul, the administration of this place II. It is said that it was given the name “Kadıköyü” after this date, as it was given to Hızır Bey, the judge of Istanbul by Mehmet.
Haydarpasa
Haydarpaşa, the first of the most important historical places of Kadıköy, has witnessed many separations and reunions and fascinates everyone with its magnificent silhouette. This huge building, which was built by driving foundation piles into the sea, is placed on 1100 piles. Built by two German architects, Helmut Cuno and Otto Richter, at the beginning of the 20th century, this legendary building has become one of the indispensable venues not only of today’s but also of the Yeşilçam films of its time.
Historical Istanbul University Conservatory
Istanbul University Conservatory, the second magnificent building in the history of Istanbul, hosted the important musicians of the time and even provided training to many important musicians, keeping the feature of being one of the important educational institutions. If you sit in the shabby tea garden next to the Eminönü-Karaköy pier to take a breather, you can see the seagulls, one of the symbols of Kadıköy. You may hear a magnificent aria sound in an instant. This sound history will be coming from Istanbul University Conservatory…
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The Undying Star of Kadıköy Bazaar; Balyan
On the side of the road that opens from Pier Square to the bazaar, the Iskele Mosque, which dates back to the 18th century, welcomes you. This mosque, which was built in 1760, was built in III. Mustafa Mosque. When you walk past it and walk towards the bazaar, you will see 2 wonderful buildings that will appeal to both your eyes and your stomach. Not only its silhouette, but when you enter it, you feel incredible happiness and admiration, as if witnessing a century-old story. One of them is Baylan Patisserie and the other is Hacı Bekir Şekerci. Baylan’s history dates back to 1923, the founding years of the Republic. Kadıköy branch has been serving here since 1961. As for Hacı Bekir, this candy store, which has been the first name that comes to mind when we say Turkish delight since 1777, will wink at you to enter.