İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal (Sirkeci railway station) is a landmark in Istanbul, Sirkeci, Fatih, Turkey, and a filming location for From Russia with Love (1963). Built in 1888–1890.
Location: Istanbul, Sirkeci, Fatih, Turkey
Verified facts
- Appeared in From Russia with Love (movie, 1963) — as Station where Bond and Tatiana board the Orient Express for Venice; also stands in for Belgrade
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11379, SRC-16137 - Built 1888–1890
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16138, SRC-16870, SRC-17555 - Historic designation: Historic terminus of the Orient Express; preserved original terminal building
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-16138, SRC-16870, SRC-17555
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11379 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Russia_with_Love_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-16137 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/f/From-Russia-With-Love.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16138 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirkeci_railway_station (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16870 — https://www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/sirkeci-station-last-stop-of-famous-orient-express-becomes-a-cu (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17555 — https://turkeytravelplanner.com/go/Istanbul/Transport/SirkeciStation.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was From Russia with Love filmed?
İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal (Sirkeci railway station), in Istanbul, Sirkeci, Fatih, is a real-world filming location used for From Russia with Love.
Where is İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal (Sirkeci railway station) located?
İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal (Sirkeci railway station) is located in Istanbul, Sirkeci, Fatih.