The history of Kadıköy dates back to very old times. The date of its establishment is accepted as 675 BC. It is known that around 1000 BC, a trade colony known as Harhadon was established by the Phoenicians in Fikirtepe. A second settlement called Halkedon (Copper Country) was established between Moda Burnu and Yoğurtçu, opposite the first settlement in Fikirtepe. Halkedon (Calkedon) became famous for the Temple of Apollo during this period. Haydarpaşa Meadow was used by the Halkedonians for horse races. The Byzantines, who settled in Sarayburnu in 658 BC and laid the foundation of the Byzantine city, were amazed by the beauty of the region and, while this beautiful place was still there, they described the people who settled on the opposite side (in Kadıköy) as blind and called Kadıköy the “Land of the Blind”. For this reason, it has also been called by this name in various sources.
After the conquest of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet gave Halkedon to the first Istanbul Judge, Celalzade Hızır Bey, who was the grandson of the daughter of the famous Nasreddin Hodja. It is said that the name of the settlement was changed to Kadıköy in response to this. The 18th century was a period when the Kadıköy area gained importance as a recreational area, especially during the Tulip Era. Haydarpaşa, Yoğurtçu, Moda and Kuşdili meadows and Uzun Çayır were popular walking areas. In the 18th century, it is seen that Armenians also started to settle in Kadıköy, where Turks and Greeks had lived until then.
It can be said that on the eve of the Republic, Kadıköy was one of the most developed districts of Istanbul.
Kadıköy, which was affiliated with Üsküdar for a long time, became a district on September 1, 1930. On that date, Kadıköy had two towns: Kızıltoprak and Erenköy.
During the period between 1938 and 1949, which was the third period of urban development operations in Istanbul initiated by the Governor and Mayor Dr. Lütfi Kırdar, projects were also carried out in Kadıköy. The construction of a bridge on the section of the Kadıköy-Üsküdar road that meets the railway in Haydapaşa, the asphalting of Bağdat Street up to Kartal, and the construction of the Kadıköy Community Center were the most important urban development operations in Kadıköy during this period.
Kadıköy is one of the most important districts of Istanbul today in terms of population size, economic activity and zoning. Kadıköy’s coordinates are 41°07′ 00″ N, 29°54′00″ E Altitude: 120 m. Its surface area is 25.09 square kilometers. According to TÜİK 2022 data, the population of Kadıköy District is 483,064. Kadıköy is the 31st largest district in Turkey and the 14th largest district in Istanbul in terms of population.
Kadıköy was the only place from Turkey on the “Coolest Districts of 2021” list announced by the world-famous Time Out magazine.
Area code: 0216
Region: Marmara
Province: Istanbul
License plate code: 34
Kadıköy was the only place from Turkey on the "Coolest Districts of 2021" list announced by the world-famous Time Out magazine.
Time Out's website stated that Kadıköy is the most livable district of the city with its coastal road with bike path and stylish cafes on the streets. The article, which included a photo of the historical bazaar, said for Kadıköy, "From morning to night, no other district in Istanbul is as exciting or satisfying as Kadıköy."
Byzantium, who settled in Sarayburnu in 658 BC and laid the foundation of the Byzantine city, was amazed by the beauty of the region and, while this beautiful place existed, they described the people who settled on the opposite side (Kadıköy) as blind and called Kadıköy the "Land of the Blind". For this reason, it has been referred to by this name in various sources.
Kadıköy was structured as a district municipality within the borders of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 1984.
Its surface area is 25.20 square kilometers. Kadıköy is on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. It is located in the middle of Istanbul province, east of the Marmara mouth of the Bosphorus.
Kadıköy stands out with its vibrant entertainment life and rich cultural events as well as its deep-rooted history. Home to historical places such as the Historical Süreyya Opera House, Haydarpaşa Train Station, Moda Pier and many museums and cultural centers, Kadıköy offers unique beauties with the Moda and Fenerbahçe capes.
Kadıköy District is located in Istanbul and is a region at risk of earthquakes due to its proximity to the Marmara Fault Line. Especially in Istanbul, where major earthquakes such as the 1999 Marmara Earthquake occurred, Kadıköy District is also one of the regions at risk of earthquakes.
The Oracle says: “Across from the Land of the Blind!” Byzas and his people start to travel and finally arrive in Istanbul. They look at the opposite shore from Sarayburnu. And they say, “These people are blind to live there when there is such a beautiful place.”
Kadıköy, which was affiliated with Üsküdar for a long time, became a district on March 23, 1930. At that time, Kadıköy had two towns, Kızıltoprak and Erenköy. With the Republic, Kadıköy also had the opportunity to benefit from some modern urban services.
Moda is a district located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, in the Kadıköy district, opposite the historical peninsula.
Caddebostan is a neighborhood located in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul. It is located between Çiftehavuzlar and Erenköy. It is one of the most popular neighborhoods of Istanbul and is home to places such as Bağdat Street and CKM (Caddebostan Cultural Center).
Moda Beach.
Bahariye Street.
Bostancı Show Center.
Moda Stage.
Bull Statue.
Yogurtcu Park
Sureyya Opera House
Nazım Hikmet Cultural Center.
Kadıköy'de 2022 itibarıyla 26 bin 714 bina bulunuyor. Bu binalarda ise 265 bin 881 mesken ve 45 bin 507 işyeri yer alıyor.
Activities for Children in Kadıköy
Moda Beach. Moda Beach is ideal for family picnics, cycling, and walking by the sea in nice weather. ...
VR Center Kadıköy. ...
Kadıköy Municipality Children's Art Center. ...
Halis Kurtça Culture Center. ...
Muzipo Kids.
M4 Kadıköy-Tavşantepe Metro Line: Anatolian Side neighborhoods such as Kadıköy, Moda, Göztepe, Bostancı, Maltepe are some of the neighborhoods close to this line. M5 Üsküdar-Çekmeköy Metro Line: Neighborhoods such as Üsküdar, Ümraniye, Çekmeköy are some of the neighborhoods close to this line.
Bağdat Street, or simply Cadde, is a famous street located on the Anatolian side of Istanbul; starting from Kızıltoprak within the borders of Kadıköy Municipality and extending to Cevizli within the borders of Maltepe Municipality.
Kadıköy has a very long coastline (approximately 21 km) running northwest-southeast from Haydarpaşa to Bostancı along the Marmara coast. The coastline and the main transportation routes running parallel to it determine the settlement structure, while the D-100 Highway, located further back, forms the northern border of the district.[
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