Sırkecı — Local services in Fatih

Historical Train Station-SIRKECI TERMINAL The structure is one of the examples of convergence of Western eclecticism seen in especially 19th century Istanbul and the regional and national styl istic patterns. The building was constructed as a terminal when Roumeli Railway reached Sirkeci, as a stone building and two wooden passenger waiting halls. Beside those temporary buildings, the construction of the main station building was started on 11 February 1888, and on 3 May 1890, Musir Hamdi Pasha made the opening on behalf of Abdulhamid Il and the terminal started its service. It was designed by the German architect A. Tasmund. Granite marble and stones brought from Marseille, Aden were used on the façades. In the first years of its construction, the building was lighted using gas, and the stoves used for heating the passenger halls were brought from Austria. In those years the sea was much closer to the building and there were verandas which went down to the sea. The building has a linear plan, consisting of units located side by side, and this fragmentation can be clearly observed from the façade. There are clock towers on both sides of the unit, located in the middle of the building, which is covered with a large vault. With the brick belts used in the façade, round, pointed arch windows, the entrance gate in the middle reminiscent of Seljuk crown gates, and decorated stone roof parapets, the building reflects the eclectic understanding of the period in its entirety. The starting date of operation of the terminal is written on the flank façade of the building, both in Julian and Gregorian calendars. The Orient Express, which takes off from Paris, brought its passengers to this terminal for...

Sirkeci railway station (Turkish: Sirkeci garı), also known as Istanbul railway station (Turkish: İstanbul garı), is a railway terminal in Istanbul. The terminal is located on the tip of Istanbul's historic peninsula right next to the Golden Horn and just northwest of Gülhane Park and the Topkapı Palace. Sirkeci Terminal, along with Haydarpaşa Terminal on the other side of the Bosphorus, are Istanbul's two intercity and commuter railway terminals. Built in 1890 by the Oriental Railway as the eastern terminus of the world-famous Orient Express, Sirkeci Terminal has become a symbol of the city. As of 19 March 2013 service to the station had been indefinitely suspended due to the rehabilitation of the existing line between Kazlıçeşme and Halkalı for the new Marmaray commuter rail line. On 29 October 2013, a new underground station opened to the public and is currently serviced by Marmaray trains travelling across the Bosphorus. Sirkeci Terminal has a total of 4 platforms (3 above, 1 underground) with 7 tracks (5 above, 2 underground). Formerly, commuter trains to Halkalı would depart from tracks 2, 3 and 4 while regional trains to Kapıkule, Edirne and Uzunköprü along with international trains to Bucharest, Sofia and Belgrade would depart from tracks 1 and...

Sirkeci Metro Station holds a strategic position in Istanbul, offering convenient access to various parts of the city. The station's central location is ideal for commuters and tourists alike. However, the experience of using Sirkeci Metro Station is somewhat mixed. The facilities, while adequate, are showing signs of wear and could benefit from modernization to enhance passenger comfort and functionality. During peak hours, the station can become notably congested, leading to a cramped and hectic environment. Navigation within the station can also be challenging due to insufficient signage, which could be improved to better guide passengers. Despite these drawbacks, Sirkeci Metro Station remains a crucial hub in Istanbul’s public transportation network, connecting numerous lines and facilitating easy travel...