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Kasımpaşa, Beyoğlu

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İstanbul Kasımpaşa, Beyoğlu Mart 2013 r4
İstanbul Kasımpaşa, Beyoğlu Mart 2013 r4

Kasımpaşa is a quarter within the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is a low-lying area north of the Golden Horn, on the European side of the city. Neighbouring quarters include Dolapdere and Kurtuluş.

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