Kadıköy holds a deep historic heritage stretching from ancient Chalcedon to the modern Republic. The Süreyya Opera, Barış Manço Museum, historic churches, century-old meyhanes, and hidden holy springs form pieces of this rich mosaic. In this guide, discover Kadıköy's most important historic landmarks and the ideal cultural route. From Ancient Chalcedon to Kadıköy Kadıköy's history dates back to 685 BCE with the founding of ancient Chalcedon. Known as the "Land of the Blind,"