Beyoğlu (ˈbejoːɫu) is a district located on the European side of İstanbul

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, Turkey

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, separated from the old city (historic peninsula of Constantinople

Constantinople

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) by the Golden Horn

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. It was known as Pera (meaning "Across" in Greek

Greek language

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) during the Middle Ages

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, and this name remained in common use until the early 20th century and the establishment of the Turkish Republic.

The Turkish name of Pera, Beyoğlu, is linked to the Venetian

Republic of Venice

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 ambassadorial title of Bailo

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, whose palazzo

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 was the most grandiose structure in this quarter.