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Hidden beneath one of Istanbul's oldest restaurants lies a remarkable piece of the city's multicultural heritage. The Aya Ekaterini Ayazma (Holy Spring), an underground Orthodox shrine dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, has been sheltered under Koço Restaurant in Kadıköy Moda since its discovery in 1924. Discovery and History The holy spring was discovered in 1924 by Greek fishermen who noticed water seeping from the ground near the Moda coastline. Upon excavation, t

Kadıköy, on Istanbul's Asian side, is one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods for food lovers. Its meyhane culture runs deep, with traditional tavernas serving fresh fish, homemade mezes, and rakı in atmospheric settings along the Moda coastline and bustling market streets. What is a Meyhane? A meyhane is a traditional Turkish taverna where the emphasis is on shared mezes, rakı (anise-flavored spirit), conversation, and a leisurely dining experience. Unlike restaurants f