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ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 14: Couples’ photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
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A couple is seen in front of the heart shaped neon lights during Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
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People take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations near the Galata Towerin Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
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People take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations near the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
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People take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations near the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
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Heart figures are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
![ICouples' photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/19-02-15-Istanbul-Valentines20190214_2_34951010_41690752.jpg?w=395&h=264&ssl=1 "Valentine's Day in Turkey's Istanbul")
ICouples’ photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
![Couples' photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/19-02-15-Istanbul-Valentines20190214_2_34951010_41690753.jpg?w=395&h=263&ssl=1 "Valentine's Day in Turkey's Istanbul")
Couples’ photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
![Couples' photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on February 14, 2019. [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/19-02-15-Istanbul-Valentines20190214_2_34951010_41690754.jpg?w=797&h=531&ssl=1 "Valentine's Day in Turkey's Istanbul")
Couples’ photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on February 14, 2019. [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
![Heart figures are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/19-02-15-Istanbul-Valentines20190214_2_34951010_41690757.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Valentine's Day in Turkey's Istanbul")
Heart figures are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
![Couples' photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/19-02-15-Istanbul-Valentines20190214_2_34951010_41690756.jpg?w=596&h=397&ssl=1 "Valentine's Day in Turkey's Istanbul")
Couples’ photos are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]
![Red roses figures are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine's Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/19-02-15-Istanbul-Valentines20190214_2_34951010_41690755.jpg?w=1196&h=797&ssl=1 "Valentine's Day in Turkey's Istanbul")
Red roses figures are reflected on the Galata Tower as people take part in Valentine’s Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 February 2019 [Ahmet Bolat/Anadolu Agency]