Karaköy
Karaköy, the modern name for the old Galata, is a commercial quarter in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, located at the northern part of the Golden Horn mouth on the European side of Bosphorus.- Locality
- …lies at an elevation of around 10 metres (40 feet)
- …is also known as “Karakoey”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Golden Horn and Hagia Sophia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Istanbul and Historical Peninsula.
Historical Peninsula
The Historical Peninsula is the oldest part of Istanbul.
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Latitude
41.0256° or 41° 1′ 32″ north
Longitude
28.98° or 28° 58′ 48″ east
Open location code
8GHC2XGH+6X
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Macedonian—“Karaköy” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “卡拉柯伊”
- Japanese: “カラキョイ”
- Macedonian: “Караќој”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Tophane and Karaköy.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Istanbul Modern and Karakoy Aparts.
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