One of Kadıköy's old tradesmen, the fishmonger Nimet Köseoğlu (Kadı Nimet), decided to close his farm in
Kardeşköy, Aydın, and to find a new home for every one of his animals. Only one of them stood against the
decision: the goose Rodi, who called out to his owner — “Baba! Take me with you when you go.” And so began
this immortal love, and Rodi's story with Kadıköy and its people.
Kadıköy Historic Bazaar · 2002–2009
Kaz Rodi — The Goose of Kadıköy: A fisherman,
a goose,
a bazaar.
Rodi followed fishmonger Nimet Köseoğlu from Aydın to Kadıköy. For seven years he was the bazaar's mascot and a neighbour to everyone in the district — and after losing his owner, he died of grief. This site exists so that his story is not forgotten.
From the Archive
One Day from Rodi's Life
Ahmet Karcılılar
“This statue is entrusted to our shopkeepers — we will not let it be stolen again.”
Visit Rodi
Rodi's new statue stands where the first one stood: on Kilise Meydanı, the square near the Church of St Euphemia (where Yasa Street meets Mühürdar Street). Among the smell of fish, the pickle shops and the bakeries — exactly where he lived. If your path takes you through the bazaar, don't forget to say hello.
Kilise Meydanı — where Yasa St. meets Mühürdar St., next to the Church of St Euphemia.
Open in Google MapsKadı Nimet
The continuation of Nimet Baba's stall, run by the third generation today. Fifty metres from the statue, on Serasker Street: where Rodi's story began.
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