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Beyoğlu District

Istanbul’s Flower (Çiçek) Passage, Formerly Known as Cité de Pera

by Max on December 12, 2008

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In the days that the Orient Express still rolled into Istanbul, the Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasajı) was the most glamorous address on Istiklal Caddesi - or the whole Beyoğlu district for that matter.
These days unfortunately have long gone. The theatre as well as the stylish shops and flats have been replaced by mediocre restaurants. Luckily its extraordinary architecture remains largely intact, making a small visit to the Flower Passage worthwhile.

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Nevizade Sokak - Photo Gallery

by Max on December 10, 2008

Below you’ll find some impressions of the Nevizade Street (Nevizade Sokak), the most famous and lively eating area in Istanbul, located in the Beyoğlu District.

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Nevizade Sokak Is Your Safest Bet for a Great Night out in Istanbul

by Max on December 8, 2008

The lively Nevizade Street (Nevizade Sokak) in the Beyoğlu district is where the party’s at, on any night of the week, winter or summer. A trip to Istanbul simply is not complete without having tasted the mezes (cold starters) in one of the many meyhanes (taverns), or having enjoyed a beer on the terraces of the various pubs.

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Istiklal Caddesi - Photo Gallery

by Max on December 2, 2008

Below you’ll find some impressions of Istiklal Caddesi (İstiklal Caddesi), the most famous pedestrian street in Istanbul, located in the Beyoğlu District.

Hover over the pictures with your mouse pointer to see a brief description of the image. Click on the pictures to see a full-size version of it.
To close the full-size version, press either Escape or click on the close button.

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