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July 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Life in the Streets of Bakırköy: From Armenian Heritage to Cola-Seed Beach Culture

I believe marketing and advertising shouldn't be taught as a subject in Turkish schools; our local traders can deploy attention‑grabbing tactics on the street in five minutes that Harvard couldn’t teach in ten years. If you want to witness the most vivid proof, head to the human surge where Istanbul’s heart beats – Bakırköy Square.
Life in the Streets of Bakırköy: From Armenian Heritage to Cola-Seed Beach Culture

Savoring Sacred Meat Under the Sun: Cağ Kebab

You know how doner kebab is usually served vertically and might seem unfamiliar? Forget about it! As you stroll through Bakirkoy Square, you'll come across a massive grill and a horizontally laid doner kebab. Don't be surprised if you see this exact scene - I captured it in our video, and you can watch the exhausted doner kebab with your own eyes!

People form long queues in the scorching summer heat, disregarding the sun beating down on them. You might wonder,