Camondo Stairs
Kamondo Merdivenleri
A gorgeous, Gaudí-esque stairway constructed in the city of Istanbul by a prominent Jewish family.

📜 19th-century curvaceous stairway in Istanbul's Galata quarter.
🔍 Built by the prominent Ottoman-Venetian Jewish banker Abraham Salomon Camondo.

Why Go

✨ Unique Neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture
🚶 Convenient shortcut to Bankalar Caddesi
📸 Popular spot for photographers and Instagrammers
🏛️ Rich historical context of the Camondo family

Why Avoid

crowded with visitors, especially Instagrammers
steep climb from Karaköy pier

Tips

⏰ Visit early or late to avoid crowds
⚠️ Be aware of potential shoe cleaner scams on the slope
🚇 Easily accessible from the F2 funicular lower station

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