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Süreyya Opera House
The Asian side’s jewel
About Süreyya Opera House
The Süreyya Opera House opened in 1927 on Bahariye Caddesi in Kadıköy as the first musical theatre on the Asian side, with an Art Deco interior. Today it stages opera, ballet and concerts; an evening here makes a lovely reason to take the ferry across.
Why it's on our list
- Opened 1927
- Opera and concerts
- Kadıköy
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Süreyya Opera House before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Süreyya Opera House are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- BahariyeT350 m1 min walk
- AltıyolT3150 m2 min walk
- KiliseT3250 m3 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Tavus Sokağı550 m7 min walk
- Taxi rank, Cem Sokağı600 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Topkapı Palace4.6 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Hagia Sophia4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Blue Mosque4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Basilica Cistern4.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Grand Bazaar5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Spice Bazaar5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Galata Bridge5.9 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Galata Tower6.2 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque6.3 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 22 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)26 kmCar or taxi 80 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)39 kmCar or taxi 121 min