Üsküdar and Beyoğlu were once provinces. Their provincial status was revoked, and they were annexed to Istanbul as districts. Now among Istanbul's most popular districts, Üsküdar and Beyoğlu were not included among the districts considered for potential provincial status.
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Üsküdar and Beyoğlu were once provinces. Their provincial status was revoked, and they were annexed to Istanbul as districts. Now among Istanbul's most popular districts, Üsküdar and Beyoğlu were not included among the districts considered for potential provincial status.