Kamondo Stairs

Historical landmark · Bereketzade

Kamondo Stairs

Historical landmark · Bereketzade

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

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Ascend the stunning 19th-century Kamondo Steps, a picturesque blend of Neo-Baroque and Art Nouveau, leading the way to the iconic Galata Tower.  

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@afar

"Take the Kamondo Steps to Galata Tower There are two ways to walk up to the Galata Tower from Karakoy Tram Station: One is to follow the pedestrian traffic and ascend an uninviting steep staircase close to the tram way; the other is to take the more picturesque Kamondo (Camondo) steps on Bankalar Caddesi. Neo-Baroque and early Art Nouveau styles were fused here in the 1870s to create this curvaceous thoroughfare up one of Istanbul’s steepest hills. Abraham Salomon Camondo, of the wealthy Sephardic Jewish Camondo family, funded the construction. He inherited the banking and business success of his forefathers and went on to become the prime banker for the Ottoman Empire in the district of Galata where the stairs are located."

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@afar

"Take the Kamondo Steps to Galata Tower There are two ways to walk up to the Galata Tower from Karakoy Tram Station: One is to follow the pedestrian traffic and ascend an uninviting steep staircase close to the tram way; the other is to take the more picturesque Kamondo (Camondo) steps on Bankalar Caddesi. Neo-Baroque and early Art Nouveau styles were fused here in the 1870s to create this curvaceous thoroughfare up one of Istanbul’s steepest hills. Abraham Salomon Camondo, of the wealthy Sephardic Jewish Camondo family, funded the construction. He inherited the banking and business success of his forefathers and went on to become the prime banker for the Ottoman Empire in the district of Galata where the stairs are located."

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Merry Go Round (サトウ)

Google
It’s not crowded much in early morning and less Instagramers. If you want to have a good pictures here. It just need a bit clean and a bit maintenance

Elijah Lai

Google
Absolutely amazing beautiful location. Worth taking a full day to head to this area. Historical staircase that captures the rich deep legacy of Istanbul. Must visit!

Mark

Google
Just a really cool piece of history and worth stopping by and reading about them

Sylvia Wu

Google
The stairs look very beautiful and elegant with people managing to take photos. The slope is steep and yet suitable for a try on the way to the tower.

Obiwan Kenobi

Google
A masterpiece of staircase design. Twin lanes of ascent and descent cascading down in a S shaped symmetrical artistic flair. It's easier to descend on arrival rather, and we started our descent from the Galata tower. The famous banker, Abraham Kamondo built these stairs that bear his family name for his grandchildren in the 19th Century. A good place for some IG photos and to reflect on a time long gone...

Julie anne

Google
Very nice spot for photo and definitely worths a visit! Is very close from Galata tower so is not a big deal to go there!! It have also a big history behind built in 19th century sponsored by the Jewish Kamondo family.

Bobby C

Google
Its a cute enough stairway, and it makes a decent shortcut when making your way to or from the Galata tower, but, It is nearly always crowded with tourists, and worse yet with tourists posing all over the stairs. Some are filming, others are taking selfies yet others are taking photos of friends or family, one way or another all are blocking the stairs from serving their purpose.

Ronny Deniz

Google
We took these stairs from Karaköy to Galata Tower. They seem very interesting and have become a spot for tourist photos. We waited for some time to take our photos there but since the stairs are used a lot by the locals it is almost impossible to have a shot with no people in it.

Merry Go Round (サトウ)

Google
It’s not crowded much in early morning and less Instagramers. If you want to have a good pictures here. It just need a bit clean and a bit maintenance

Elijah Lai

Google
Absolutely amazing beautiful location. Worth taking a full day to head to this area. Historical staircase that captures the rich deep legacy of Istanbul. Must visit!

Mark

Google
Just a really cool piece of history and worth stopping by and reading about them

Sylvia Wu

Google
The stairs look very beautiful and elegant with people managing to take photos. The slope is steep and yet suitable for a try on the way to the tower.

Obiwan Kenobi

Google
A masterpiece of staircase design. Twin lanes of ascent and descent cascading down in a S shaped symmetrical artistic flair. It's easier to descend on arrival rather, and we started our descent from the Galata tower. The famous banker, Abraham Kamondo built these stairs that bear his family name for his grandchildren in the 19th Century. A good place for some IG photos and to reflect on a time long gone...

Julie anne

Google
Very nice spot for photo and definitely worths a visit! Is very close from Galata tower so is not a big deal to go there!! It have also a big history behind built in 19th century sponsored by the Jewish Kamondo family.

Bobby C

Google
Its a cute enough stairway, and it makes a decent shortcut when making your way to or from the Galata tower, but, It is nearly always crowded with tourists, and worse yet with tourists posing all over the stairs. Some are filming, others are taking selfies yet others are taking photos of friends or family, one way or another all are blocking the stairs from serving their purpose.

Ronny Deniz

Google
We took these stairs from Karaköy to Galata Tower. They seem very interesting and have become a spot for tourist photos. We waited for some time to take our photos there but since the stairs are used a lot by the locals it is almost impossible to have a shot with no people in it.