I did not realise at the onset that I was walking on Sogukcesme Sokak. There was this sudden change from normal dwellings to rich, ornate colourful mansions. Mansions graced by dignitaries. There were special security guards just manning this street.

It is the street which is located lots of old historical houses located... Çelik Gülersoy renovated the all building in that street and open it to public..Also, there is alibrary , hotel and restaurants inside of thes street.. When you walk there , you will feel like that you are in 1700..

If you really want to walk on historical street this street right one. Between the Topkapı Palaca and Gulhane... With high stone walls and flowers... All buildings made from woods... You will take many photos front of the historical doors.

I love walking in this short but impressive street. It should be definitely seen.

Nice and short street, but worth to see an old Ottoman lifetime. Now used as hotels. Near to Topkapı Palace.

you will pass by there probably but don't expect to see old glamour.

Hello ,whoever is reading this should know that meeting this man has changed my life in a very positive way. I first had the honnor of meeting him in the summer do 2003 (i had to say 2011 for the review)I believe with my professor and his wife from Iowa.The sound of the (reed) attracted us more than anything. He... More

I think the dwellings are owned by the government. Whether they are or not, they are all meticulously taken care of on the outside. The entire street is like the pearl in the clam shell.

Over twenty years ago my wife an İ found the Mehmet and Murat Coskun shops and on our frequent trips back to İstanbul it is one place we always look forward to revisiting. We have bought clothes, jewelry, ceramics and so many other things here which we not only enjoy in themselves but as memories of our friendship with Mehmet... More