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Galatasarai Square790 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.
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Christian Church746 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.
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St. Antonio di Padova740 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
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Istiklal Street739 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception.
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St. Antonio di Padova725 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
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Side Streets of Beyoğlu719 viewsThe narrow streets branching off Istiklal were a veritable warren of pubs, cafes, markets and other small shops.
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Local Color718 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.
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Erin go Bragh710 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth.
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Sidewalk Cafes709 viewsThe variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants on the Istiklal side streets was prodigious, and there was something to satisfy every palate.
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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.
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Galatasarai High School Gate694 viewsThe oldest secondary school in Turkey, located in Galatasarai Square.
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Istiklal Street690 viewsThe main thoroughfare of Beyoğlu. It is closed to vehicular traffic, with one exception.
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