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Kadikoy district in Istanbul

Kadikoy is one of the 39 districts in Istanbul, on the Asian side of the city, at the southern tip of the Bosphorus Strait opening to the Sea of Marmara. Before the foundation of Byzantium it was known as the "Land of the Blind" according to a legend and its ancient name was Chalcedon. Once prominent in the history of Christianity, it hosted important Ecumenical Council meetings in the 5th century.

Kadikoy is one of the fastest growing districts in Istanbul for the last 25 years, it has areas of up-market shopping with fashionable shops, fine dining and entertainment making it popular especially for wealthy local people. Nice promenades along the waterside, especially around the marinas and yacht clubs, add value to the district.

Baghdad Avenue is one of the most trendy shopping and dining place here, many cafeterias are full of locals and young people enjoying their life. Moda neighborhood is also famous for its restaurants and cafeterias. Kalamis and Fenerbahce neighborhoods have a nice marina and several yacht clubs, and there is a huge stadium of Fenerbahce soccer team here as well.

The Bull Statue at Altiyol acts as the district's most iconic landmark and preferred meeting spot. From there, visitors can walk down Bahariye Street, a pedestrian-only avenue featuring a charming nostalgic tram. The historic Fish Market (Balik Pazari in Turkish) is the heart of the area's culinary scene, offering everything from fresh catches and exotic spices to traditional Turkish sweets and renowned local eateries.

Haydarpasa Train Station, built in 1906 in the Prussian neo-classical architectural style, was once the gateway to the East. It was the last stop of the Istanbul-Baghdad railway. Next to the station, there is the commercial harbor of the city with many cranes and silos. Selimiye army barracks in Harem neighborhood and the Marmara high school are the most impressive buildings from late Ottoman period, besides Haydarpasa station. During the Crimean War in the 19th century, Florence Nightingale served at Selimiye as a nurse and today her room is preserved as a museum. There is a British cemetary nearby, dedicated to British soldiers who lost their lives during the Crimean War.

Karacaahmet is a large Muslim cemetery in this part of the city, near Uskudar district.

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