What's Cagaloglu like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Cagaloglu, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this family-friendly neighbourhood's great restaurants. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Egyptian Bazaar and New Mosque. There's plenty more to see, including Eminönü Square and Bet Avraam Synagogue.
How to get to Cagaloglu
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Cagaloglu
- Istanbul (IST), 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Cagaloglu
Getting to Cagaloglu on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Sirkeci Station
- Eminonu Station
Things to see and do in and around Cagaloglu
What to see in Cagaloglu
- Eminönü Square
- New Mosque
- Bet Avraam Synagogue
- Sinan Pasa Turbesi
- Bab-i Ali Kapisi
Things to do near Cagaloglu:
- Egyptian Bazaar (0.3 mi/0.4 km away)
- Grand Bazaar (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Istanbul Archaeology Museums (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Turkish and Islamic Art Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Arasta Bazaar (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
When is the best time to visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 8°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 81 mm of rainfall)