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INSANE: Istanbul s century old streetcar gets a makeover - The Real Truth

The century-old trams have become a symbol of Istanbul's Istiklal Avenue (Credit: AFP)

Istanbul's emblematic red and white trams, built over 100 years ago and loved by both locals and tourists, are about to give way to a more modern streetcar.

The tramway has become a symbol of Istanbul's most popular shopping street, Istiklal Avenue, which runs for 1.4 kilometres (0.9 miles) on the European side of the city.

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