Architecture
Sirkeci Station
Fatih, İstanbul
A historic railway station with an Orientalist facade, opened in 1890 as the final stop of the Orient Express.
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Its story
The station was designed by the German architect August Jasmund as the final İstanbul stop for trains arriving from Europe and opened in 1890. With its stained-glass windows, clock tower and arched facade, it combines Ottoman and European styles. Welcoming the passengers of the famous Orient Express added to the station's fame. With the opening of Marmaray's underground station, the historic building was withdrawn from train traffic; work is ongoing to convert it, together with Haydarpaşa, into a culture and arts venue.
Key facts
- Period
- 1888–1890
- Admission
- Station area free; rail system with İstanbulkart
- Getting there
- Marmaray and T1 tram, Sirkeci stop
- Visit duration
- 20–30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
41.01497, 28.97646
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirkeci_Gar%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirkeci_railway_station | https://www.benguturk.com/kultur-sanat/haydarpasa-ve-sirkeci-gari-projelerinin-2026da-tamamlanmasi-hedefleniyor-171782h