ISTANBUL Istanbul ’s iconic İstiklal Avenue emerged as the city’s top high street last year, reaffirming its role as a dynamic center of retail, tourism and culture, a recent report has revealed. Primed by Cushman & Wakefield, TR International, the report highlighted that İstiklal drew significant pedestrian traffic throughout the year, supported by a steady stream of cultural and artistic events. Total annual footfall surpassed 90 million, with weekday visitors averaging 207,000, a 2 percent