Why the World Loves İstanbul’s Cats? On hashtags such as #CatsOfIstanbul and #İstanbulCats, social media is filled with unforgettable moments featuring the city’s feline residents. Especially in İstanbul, cats are much more than beloved companions—they are neighbours, local characters and a ‘defining feature’ of the city’s identity. Following the Cats through the streets of İstanbulSo, where should you go if you’d like to meet İstanbul’s most famous residents? From Sultanahmet Square, where cats roam among some of the world’s most iconic monuments, to the gardens of Topkapı Palace and the İstanbul Archaeological Museums, the city’s feline residents are never far away.