Gem İn Sultanahmet
Where? Balat What? An art gallery in a forgotten, historical neighborhood in Istanbul. Bal-art is one of the oldest art galleries established in this historical neighborhood of Istanbul that was forgotten until several years ago. Now artists are slowly moving here to set up their
Who Says There İs No Street Art İn Istanbul?
Well, yes it is rare to see any graffiti on the streets of Istanbul. However, in line with all the unexpectedness the city possesses, you may run into one as you are walking down the street on a semi-residential part
Today İn Hagia Sophia
You are looking at the former sultans palace from 19th century which turned into the most luxurious hotel of the city in the 90’s. And in between this was what it looked like! This shot was taken before Kempinski rented the
How About Trying Something New
The only old record store in the Grand Bazaar. Tucked in close to one of the smaller entrances of the bazaar, this gentleman has been continuing his work in his little corner shop and he is very proud to do so.
Do You Know Where To Celebrate Easter İn Istanbul?
First of all, did you know that there are over 250 churches in Istanbul and more than 110 are still active? Most of them are Greek Orthodox churches, while there is also a significant number of Gregorian Armenian, Catholic Armenian, Protestan
On One Of Your Days
Lighthouse of Yeşilköy in the evening! No, there is no instagram filter on the picture! Pure original shot! Yeşilköy, Aya Stefanos with its old name, was the suburban summer spot for Levanthen’s in the city in the 19th century. It is common
Filming On A Lovely Spring Day
Taken at a local, traditional ‘meyhane’ in Samatya. “Ahmet Baba'nın Yeri” (Father Ahmet’s Place) this picture is an example of a dying breed of cosy, hole in the wall type of local eateries where one person basically prepares everything right
İn Karakoy
Van Gogh Alive, the sensational exhibition of the most famous works of Van Gogh which were created between 1880-1890 are exhibited in Antrepo 3 of Istanbul, right next to Istanbul Modern Museum. ‘Experience the works without any frames’ says the ads.
Secret Coffee Stop İn
Specifically from Ortaköy, one of the loveliest neighborhoods in the city where you can meander through narrow cobbled stone streets, check out some of the fun jewellery, hand-made scarves and antiques on stalls, grab Turkish coffee either in one of
Sultanahmet Quiet And
It seems like it’s not going to leave the city anytime soon. The city looks even more beautiful in snow though.. This is the longest and busiest pedestrian street in Istanbul. It’s called ‘Istiklal Caddesi’, meaning 'Independence Avenue’ in Turkish. It