6. Istiklal Avenue and Taksim Square Istiklal Avenue, one of Istanbul’s most famous streets, is a vibrant and bustling area perfect for street photography.

Security and ambulances at the scene after an explosion on Istanbul’s popular pedestrian Istiklal Avenue on Nov. 13. (AP Photo) ...

The heart of Istanbul's local life, Beyoglu, once known as Pera, was the center of European aristocratic settlement during the Ottoman era. The neoclassical architecture of its structures all ...

Authorities did not permit gatherings on İstiklal Avenue or Taksim Square, but after negotiations with activists, the march was allowed on Sıraselviler Street, another street leading to the square.