Filming Location of the TV Series “Çukur”

About this place

Çukur Çekim Yeri is known as one of the recognizable filming locations associated with the popular Turkish TV series “Çukur,” which gave this quiet street a special place in recent Istanbul pop culture. The setting is not a formal monument but an ordinary urban corner in the historic Ayvansaray area, where older residential fabric, narrow lanes, and modest façades reflect the layered character of Fatih. Its appeal comes from atmosphere rather than grand architecture, combining neighborhood texture with the visual memory of scenes familiar to fans. Visitors usually come for photos, short walks, and to experience a screen-famous backdrop within a lived-in district.

Getting there: The closest stop is Ayvansaray bus stop, about 300 m away, roughly a 4–5 minute walk. Fener ferry pier is also relatively near at around 900 m, about 12 minutes on foot.

Note: This is a residential street rather than a ticketed attraction, so visit quietly, avoid blocking entrances, and keep photo sessions brief. Daylight hours are best for finding the location and taking pictures, while rainy weather can make the sloped streets less comfortable.

Plan your visit

Visit duration

30 minutes

Tickets

Entry fee: about $3.27 per person (150 TL). No verified adult/student/child or discount tiers found in current web sources.

Address

Ayvansaray, Esnaf Loncası Sk. No:59, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Opening hours

• Friday: Closed
• Monday: Closed
• Sunday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Saturday: Closed
• Thursday: Closed
• Wednesday: Closed