Istanbul’s historIc Haydarpaşa statIon set for cultural rebirth
Istanbul’s historic Haydar-paşa train station will rise as one of the city’s main cultural and social attractions while preserving its role as a transportation hub once its comprehensive restoration and transformation project is completed, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has announced.
According to a ministry statement, restoration work is continuing at the iconic waterfront station, which has stood for more than a century as one of Istanbul’s most recognizable landmarks and a key gateway connecting Anatolia to Europe through the historic Anatolia-Baghdad railway line.
Speaking during an inspection tour of the site, Ersoy described Haydarpaşa as more than a transport terminal, saying it has long been part of the collective memory of millions of people.
“Haydarpaşa is not only preserving its role as a transportation axis, but is also being transformed into a center for culture, art and public life. Once completed, it will become one of Istanbul’s most important attractions,” he said.
