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Büyükdere
Author(s) : Benlisoy Foti (3/6/2008)Translation : Tsokanis Anna
For citation: Benlisoy Foti, "Büyükdere",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, ConstantinopleURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=11422>
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SUMMARY
Village near the European coast of the Bosporus, recreational resort for diplomats and the upper strata of Constantinople during the 19th century. Besides the Orthodox residents, there were also Muslims, Jews and Armenians. The village’s Greek-Orthodox population diminished after WWI.
Historical Region
Bosporus
Geographical Location
European Bosporus
Other Names
Vathyrryax, Kalos Agros, Vroullogeni
1. Location – Name
2. The hamlets of the Büyükdere valley
2.1. Belgrade – Pyrgos
2.2. Büyükdere
2.1. Population
2.2.2. Religion
2.2.3. Education
2.2.4. Transport
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