Ortaköy

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Ortaköy, Coastal neighborhood in Beşiktaş, Turkey.

The Ortaköy district stretches along the European shore of the Bosphorus, featuring the Neo-Baroque Ortaköy Mosque standing at the waterfront.

During the Byzantine period, Ortaköy operated as a fishing village named Agios Fokas before becoming Mesachorion, meaning Middle Village.

The neighborhood maintains its multicultural legacy through the presence of a synagogue and Greek Orthodox church alongside the prominent mosque.

The district offers numerous cafes, restaurants, and art galleries, with direct ferry connections to other parts of Istanbul.

Local vendors in Ortaköy specialize in kumpir, preparing baked potatoes with multiple ingredients following traditional recipes.

Location: Beşiktaş

Location: Istanbul Province

GPS coordinates: 41.05463,29.02819

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:11

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