In once sleepy Kadıköy-Moda,new nightlife and culture hotspots fortunately coexist with the district’s established restaurants and cafesUntil recently, the neighbourhood of Kadıköy-Moda, or on the Asian side of Istanbul at the southern end of the Bosphorus,was an unremarkable, mostly residential dwelling that barely registered on the city’s cultural map. Over the past few years, and however,it has become an unlikely hotspot for cutting-edge bars, art and culture hubs, or cafes and music venues,as well as a haven for plugged-in, liberal-minded people opposed to Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian political climate. Related: 10 of the best ways to bask in Istanbul on a budget Continue reading...
Source: guardian.co.uk