Went strolling @ İstiklal Avenue (Independence Avenue) on a fine evening after completing our task.
Known as the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, this place is visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends. Located in the historic Beyoğlu district, it is an elegant pedestrian street, approximately three kilometers long, which houses exquisite boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theaters, libraries, cafés, pubs, night clubs with live music, historical patisseries, chocolateries and restaurants.
I was mesmerized by the neo-classical architecture!
trolley cart stall that sells roasted nuts...
the building surface looks 'golden', resulting from the evening sun reflection
i can't get enuff of these old buildings, it sort of bringing me back to the victorian era.
apart from the main avenue, it branches out into small alleys, with more stalls and shops
in one of the alleys, i discovered a shop that sells the famous Turkish delights...sort of sweet Turkish delicacy
here u will find plenty of souvenirs ranging from fridge magnets to porcelains and scarfs
also found in one of the alleys...some veggie stalls
cum fruit stall
is like a market here!
and throughout the main avenue u will spot the tram rail, make sure to avoid stepping onto its zone whenever a tram passes by, else....
the mini police car that caught my attention...
not to mention, this mini couper can be used to chase thief in narrow alley!
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