Category: Beyoğlu

Different communities of Jewsih citizens of Istanbul have been an integral part of the city for thousands of years. Over the centuries, Istanbul has been home for Ashkenazic Jews (expelled from France, Germany, East Europe and Russia) and Sephardic Jews (expelled from Spain, Portugal, Sicily and Puglia). Joining the already existing Romaniote and Karaite Jews, each community brought its own culture, language and tradition, forever enriching this amazing city.

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The Turkish cuisine consists of a rich variety of dishes that include vegetables, meat, fish poultry, pastry and desserts. Unfortunately, not all tourists are able to taste these. They are mostly confined to kebabs that are more visible touristically. Hacı Abdullah is a restaurant were you can taste these specialties.

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