As you head towards the Black Sea on the Bosphorus, a small and lovely village appears in front of you. This valley and shore village is called Anadolukavağı.
The Church of St Anthony of Padua, one of Beyoglu's most important monuments, is located on İstiklal Caddesi. As usual, the church will hold Christmas Mass this year.
Bebek is one of Istanbul's most elite, most western, most luxurious and most peaceful neighbourhoods. It is perhaps the most extraordinary corner of the city.