
Side Streets of Beyoğlu715 viewsThe narrow streets branching off Istiklal were a veritable warren of pubs, cafes, markets and other small shops.Sep 27, 2019
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Galatasarai High School Gate682 viewsThe oldest secondary school in Turkey, located in Galatasarai Square.Sep 27, 2019
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Galatasarai Square667 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.Sep 27, 2019
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St. Antonio di Padova738 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.Sep 27, 2019
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The Exception645 viewsThe streetcars that run to and from Taksim Square are the sole exception to the prohibition on motor vehicles on Istiklal Street.Sep 27, 2019
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Istiklal Street686 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception.Sep 27, 2019
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Coals to Newcastle667 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.Sep 27, 2019
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Christian Church700 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.Sep 27, 2019
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And the winner is...693 viewsIt was hard to choose among so many, but I think if I had to pick a favorite dinnerware design, it wouid be this one.Sep 27, 2019
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The Pottery Barn790 viewsOur next stop after the Basilica Cistern was a real tourist trap, in the best sense of the word - a shop where ceramics of astounding beauty were made, exhibited and sold.Sep 27, 2019
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A Feast for the Eye608 viewsA fabulous array of ceramics is displayed on these shelves to lure passers-by into the store.Sep 27, 2019
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Floral Tile Mosaic644 viewsOne of many such on display in the shop, each one beautiful and unique.Sep 27, 2019
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