Karaköy

Karaköy, the modern name for the old Galata, is a commercial quarter in the district of , Turkey, located at the northern part of the 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.
Myrabella, Public domain.
, officially the Grand…
The or the Seraglio, is a large museum…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Istanbul and Historical Peninsula.
Sinoplu diyojen, Public domain.
The is the oldest part of .
is just north, across the Golden Horn, from the Old City of .
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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

Satellite Map

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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”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Tophane and Karaköy.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Istanbul Modern and Karakoy Aparts.

Turkey: Highlights

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