Kestane (chestnuts) vendor in taksim square Istanb - Foto stock

man selling fried chestnut in taksim.Istiklal Avenue or Istiklal Street (Turkish: Istiklâl Caddesi, French: Grande Rue de Pera, English: Independence Avenue) is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends. Located in the historic Beyoglu district, it is an elegant pedestrian street, approximately three kilometers long, which houses exquisite boutiques, music stores, bookstores, art galleries, cinemas, theatres, libraries, cafes, pubs, night clubs with live music, historical patisseries, chocolateries and restaurants.