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Home > Adventures Abroad > Turkey 2006 > Explorations in Beyoğlu, 3/30-3/31/2006 Explorations in Beyoğlu, 3/30-3/31/2006 Christian Church6 viewsChristians and Jews comprise only 1-2% of the population of Turkey, and most of the Christian churches are concentrated in Istanbul, many of them in the Beyoğlu district. I was unable to identify the denomination of this church. Coals to Newcastle1 viewsIt was the Ottoman Turks who introduced coffee to Europe, so there is some irony in finding an outlet of a coffee shop chain originating in the USA, and now Australian-owned, in Istanbul. Istiklal Street2 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception. The Exception1 viewsThe streetcars that run to and from Taksim Square are the sole exception to the prohibition on motor vehicles on Istiklal Street. St. Antonio di Padova2 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu. Galatasarai Square3 viewsThe midpoint of Istiklal Street, between Galata Tower and Taksim Square. I do not know the name or significance of the organ-pipe monument at left. Galatasarai High School Gate1 viewsThe oldest secondary school in Turkey, located in Galatasarai Square. Side Streets of Beyoğlu1 viewsThe narrow streets branching off Istiklal were a veritable warren of pubs, cafes, markets and other small shops. Sidewalk Cafes5 viewsThe variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants on the Istiklal side streets was prodigious, and there was something to satisfy every palate. Local Color4 viewsIn the 1970s and 80s the Istiklal side streets were notorious for their bars and bordellos, but then gentrification set in; we saw plenty of bars and pubs, but no evidence of any bordellos. Erin go Bragh1 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth. Christian Church1 viewsChristians and Jews comprise only 1-2% of the population of Turkey, and most of the Christian churches are concentrated in Istanbul, many of them in the Beyoğlu district. 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