Pangalti: District with a Levantine History
Pangalti, or Pancaldi is a district between Osmanbey and Harbiye. The older name, Pancaldi, is Italian. (There is still a Pancaldi Restaurant within Ramada Plaza Istanbul City Center.)
In the past, Levantine (Latin Christian) population was dense, but today the percentage has fallen dramatically (mostly due to events in 1955). There is still a Pangalti Armenian Catholic Church at Pangalti. Be quick to see it from the main street. The properties that once belonged to Armenians seized in some way and many buildings are demolished (probably in order to build just another big mall!).
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| Pangalti Armenian Catholic Church |
Agos Newspaper is at Pangalti. Its address says Osmanbey, but the confines are vague between them. Agos means "planting seed" in Armenian. On January 19, 2007, the Armenian journalist Hrant Dink was shot dead in front of the newspaper building. One of the paving stones is a memorial stone, keep your eyes down and open, while you're walking.
Pangalti is quite a cosy street. There are markets and beautiful old houses everywhere.
Pangalti hotels
Pangalti is a very central district and houses some big hotels, including Ramada Hotel. There are also residences and suites. Everything here is central, so look for the price and comfort.
Pangalti transportation
The Dolapdere exit of Osmanbey metro stop is just in the middle of the street, and next to the exit, there is a bus stop. You can walk to Osmanbey, Kurtulus, Harbiye, Nisantasi and even Taksim.
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