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Home > Adventures Abroad > Turkey 2006 > Explorations in Beyoğlu, 3/30-3/31/2006 Most viewed - Explorations in Beyoğlu, 3/30-3/31/2006 Galatasarai Square788 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. Christian Church745 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. St. Antonio di Padova739 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu. Istiklal Street739 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception. St. Antonio di Padova724 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu. Side Streets of Beyoğlu717 viewsThe narrow streets branching off Istiklal were a veritable warren of pubs, cafes, markets and other small shops. Local Color717 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 Bragh708 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth. Sidewalk Cafes708 viewsThe variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants on the Istiklal side streets was prodigious, and there was something to satisfy every palate. Christian Church701 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. Galatasarai High School Gate693 viewsThe oldest secondary school in Turkey, located in Galatasarai Square. Istiklal Street689 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. 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