Istanbul Through My Lens

Istanbul. 

A city where two continents collide and history whispers from every corner.

A place where East meets West.

A city with a vibrant culture that explodes in a symphony of sights, sounds and exquisite flavours. I had a chance to explore this magical city many times in the past. Istanbul is a melting pot of cultures with history that spans centuries. This rich history is reflected in the city's architecture, cuisine and language. The city was once the capital of Byzantine Empire before becoming the Ottoman Empire's capital for over 500 years. Istanbul is home to a diverse population, with people from all over Turkey and the world. This diversity is evident in the city's vibrant neighborhoods, bustling markets, and lively nightlife. 

And while words can hardly capture its essence and I can write volumes about this incredible city, my photos might just offer a glimpse into the enchanting city I discovered. But I believe pictures often speak louder than words. So, while I'll share a few thoughts, I mostly want my photos to transport you to the heart of Istanbul. 

Taksim Mosque at Taksim Square

Side entrance to the Taksim Mosque

Beautiful calligraphy

Istiklal Street

Turkish Sweets

Local network of buses, very comfortable

Water, much needed :)

Turkish 'Jalebi' :)

One of the best fish wraps I ever had

And that fish wraps was from this restuarant

Beautiful evening of Bosphorous.

Rush hour!

Colors of autumn

National drink of Turkey :)

Very convenient travel pass machines

Fresh juice available everywhere

More Turkish sweets

One of the most famous sweet shops at Istiklal Avenue

Night life around Istiklal Avenue

Turkish Delights

More fish dinner

Delicious and comforting soup

Cottage Cheese salad

Istanbul by night

Istanbul have alot of highrise residential buildings

Junk food, of course

Mall of Istanbul - food court (didnt like it much)

Cool idea!

Cuppachino

Some very sweeeet drink from Cinnabon

Tram stations of the touristy places in Istanbul

Grand Bazaar walk way

Traditional pottery at Grand Bazaar

Istanbul city view

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