Sulukule (literally: "Water tower") is a historic quarter in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.

Roma presence in this part of Istanbul dates back to Byzantine times, when upon Ottoman conquest in the 15th century, that the quarter became (reportedly) the first district in the world permanently settled by sedentary Romani people in Turkey.

[1] Sulukule was notable for its entertainment houses, where the Romani performed music and dance to the visitors from in and outside Istanbul.

In 2005, the ruling AKP authorities in the Fatih and Greater Istanbul municipalities announced plans to redevelop Sulukule, demolishing most buildings and replacing them with far more expensive housing that was unaffordable to many who had previously lived there.

Despite protests and objections, in 2008 the local government started compulsory purchase orders and forced evictions.