Stray animals roam streets seeking food and shelter worldwide. Problem affects both animal welfare and human health. Animals often face neglect, causing malnutrition and disease
Cihangir is not just Beyoğlu's Cihangir district, but includes Kılıç Ali Paşa, Firuzağa, and Pürtelaş. District has four mukhtars, including the mukhtar of Cihangir. Streets are vibrant but peaceful, resembling an Aegean village. Famous for its long stairs offering views of Bosphorus and Maiden's Tower