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Guide to Istanbul's Arnavutkoy Neighbourhood
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- History and Background
- Arnavutkoy means 'Albanian village' in Turkish
- Settled by Albanians in 1468 to pave Constantinople's streets
- Area was once multicultural with Greek, Jewish and Armenian communities
- Robert College established in 1863, now operates behind historic facade
- Architecture and Landmarks
- Famous for wooden mansions built in late 19th century
- Houses feature Art Nouveau decorations and decorative fretwork
- Waterfront mansions have boat mooring and restored facades
- Backstreets showcase similar wooden houses in various styles
- Attractions and Activities
- Town square features bronze bust of Atatürk
- Greek Orthodox Church of Taksiarkis built in 1899
- Tevfikiye Mosque built in 1832 with Bosphorus views
- Neighbourhood known for seafood restaurants and fishing
- Practical Information
- Located in Besiktas on Istanbul's European side
- Accessible by bus from Naval Museum in 15 minutes
- Various restaurants offer seafood and local cuisine
- Neighbourhood offers unique blend of Turkish, Greek and European heritage