Eminönü

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The area of the square itself is small, but this area is a very prosperous commercial center. There are many commercial streets and shopping malls around the square, and there are also some exhibition places. It feels very interesting and there are many people.

Although this is not the largest square in Istanbul, I think it is the most densely populated square, probably because the streets here are not spacious, so I always feel that there are too many people.

It was fun to travel with ships. You must try it

I can sit here all day without getting bored. A buzzing place full of people from all walks of life. You can take a ride by bus/taxi/boats/tram to a lot of destinations.

Great shopping, boats, fresh fish seaside, lots of local color

Eminonu is the general area at the southeastern end of the Galata Bridge. It spans the old and the new Istanbul. A hundred buses leave its terminal every hour, to destinations far and near. A dozen ferries are launched from its piers, a short distance across the Bosphorus to the Asian side of the city or farther up the strait. You'll delight in all the street you'll hope to find. All this, and more, makes Eminonu one of the most vibrant areas of this extraordinary metropolis.

The historic peninsula is divided into two districts: Eminonu and Fatih. Eminonu is where you'll find most of the major attractions: Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet, New Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, the Egyptian Bazaar and others. Closer to Sultanahmet you'll find this to be one of the more touristy areas of town but closer to the water in the streets around the Spice Bazaar you can find more authentic shops, restaurants and sites.