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Kamondo Stairs

Name: Kamondo Stairs
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Climb the Kamondo Stairs, a curving art nouveau staircase tucked into Galata. Pause for photos of its sweeping balustrades, then continue uphill through the neighbourhood toward Galata Tower.

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Full description

Kamondo Stairs is an elegant double staircase from the 1870s, commissioned by the Ottoman banker Abraham Salomon Camondo and rising from Bankalar Caddesi toward the upper streets of Galata. Its curving, ornamented design is considered one of the city's most photogenic corners, and it links neatly with the walk up to Galata Tower.

The stop is brief, usually about 15 minutes, and it is open at all hours. It can get busy with photographers during the day, so early mornings give the calmest conditions for a visit.

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Address

Bereketzade, Bankalar Cd. NO:10, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Arrive early in the morning to photograph the stairs without crowds
wear shoes with good grip as the steps are worn and can be slippery
use it as a stop between Bankalar Caddesi and Galata Tower.

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Reviews

A unique and elegant historical staircase with beautiful architecture and a charming atmosphere. It’s a great spot for photos and a short stop while exploring the Galata neighborhood. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy history and architecture.

Farhad

3/5

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