The periods of Istanbul when Beyoğlu was Pera – and Galata

Galata is the other side of Istanbul, namely the western side, where non-Muslim western traders and entrepreneurs are allowed to own property.

The first metro of the Ottoman Empire, the first station of the world’s 2nd or 3rd Metro line Tunnel is here

Universal Mevlevi sect building among non-Muslims

The first commercial apartments of Istanbul

Galata Tower, one of the symbols of Istanbul, and examples that have survived from the old Pera city walls

The ‘Municipality of ŞİŞHANE’, namely Şeşhanesi or the 6th Department, is the first municipality of this tiny region that has witnessed firsts.

British, Austrian and Italian neighborhoods

Lots of churches and traces of Jewish Heritage

Komondo stairs and Bankalar street