This was, until 2012, the main city terminal for trains traveling to and from the Anatolian side of Turkey. It used to be Turkey’s busiest and most famous railway station with its amazing architecture. Haydarpaşa stands on an embankment over the Bosphorus just south of the Port of Haydarpaşa one of the main container terminals in Turkey. By 2023, it is under restoration but when it is reopened, it is a must-see symbol of the city!

Haydarpaşa Train Station is one of the most important historical buildings of Istanbul and is considered one of the symbol buildings of the city. It is located in the Kadıköy district, on the Anatolian side of Istanbul. This magnificent structure, which was first completed in 1908, was built in the last periods of the Ottoman Empire.

The architectural style of Haydarpaşa Train Station is in the German neoclassical style and reflects the prominent engineering and architectural achievements of its period. German architect Otto Ritter and German engineers had a great influence on the design of the building. Its construction was carried out by the German company Anatolian Railway.

The station building has an eye-catching appearance with its exterior towers, domed entrance hall, and striking facade decorations. Inside, there is a large and high-ceilinged main hall, which hosted many important statesmen and diplomats at that time.

Haydarpaşa Train Station has been Istanbul’s gateway to Anatolia by rail for many years and served as one of the city’s important transportation centers. The station was built especially in the first half of the 20th century and World War II. It gained great importance after World War II. It also functioned as a strategic transportation center during the founding period of the Republic of Turkey.

However, as a result of a fire in 2010, the main structure of Haydarpaşa Train Station was damaged and needed to be restored for a long time. During the restoration process, the use of the station was restricted and train services were stopped. This situation was considered a historical loss for both the people of Istanbul and Turkey in general.

Today, Haydarpaşa Train Station hosts cultural events from time to time and provides its visitors with its historical atmosphere, in a process where restoration work continues. ...

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