Interviewees generally responded explaining their daily life memories related to their favourite sounds or the sounds they found the most disturbing. For example, whereas some mentioned the relaxing effects of seagulls and waves and the moments that they listen to these sounds, some com-plained about traffic noises that they are subject to everyday. Interviewees’ responses related to their memories highlight that sound is an inevitable part of daily life and a very powerful value in perceiving the urban space. According to the results of the online survey and those of the interviews, the primary source research and also the experiences gained during field recordings, the daily activ-ities of Istanbul can be examined under nine categories: food and drink, street professions, sports, events and festivals, religion, transportation, entertainment and leisure, nature and urban life.