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There are several theories concerning the origin of the name "Galata". These include ). From 1273 to 1453 , when it was captured by the Ottomans in the Siege Of Constantinople , 'Pera' was a Genoese colony.

Nowadays, it is generally considered to be part of the larger Beyoğlu portion of Istanbul.


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