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Istanbul district goes from grubby to glitzy

"Istanbul district goes from grubby to glitzy
YORAY LIBERMAN PHOTOS

Besiktas turns trendy with upscale hotels and chic restaurants
Dec 11, 2008 04:30 AM
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Gisela Williams
special to the star

ISTANBUL, Turkey–The old Istanbul neighbourhood of Besiktas, which runs along the European side of the Bosphorus, has long betrayed a blue-collar state of mind."

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