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.
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
Postcard From Istanbul!
Where was this taken? At Aya Yorgi Hill in Buyukada. You have to walk up the hill for at least 20 minutes to reach this peaceful spot. However, it is worth all the tiredness on the way. The church here has
Yes, İt Snows İn Istanbul
One of the most frequent questions we hear about the city: ‘It doesn’t snow in Istanbul, does it?’ Well, it does and today is the first day of 2012 when it does. Here is a picture for you to enjoy:
Osman Hamdi Bey And The Americans, Exhibition İn Pera Museum
If it’s your first time in Istanbul, you might not be familiar with Osman Hamdi Bey. A talented painter, famous orientalist, archeologist and museologist, Osman Hamdi Bey was the founder of the Istanbul Archeological Museum. The exhibition introduces you the intersecting lives
İnternational Tulip Festival
Audrey Tautou on the Orient Express The glamorous Orient Express dating back to 1883 reached its golden age in 1920s. The famous train which travelled from Paris to Istanbul carried many famous faces including presidents, famous dancers, kings and authors. Pera Palace
Christmas Ceremonies İn Istanbul
A Greek Orthodox boy lights a candle by AP Photo/Murad Sezer General impression about Istanbul doesn`t include the idea of celebrating `Christmas`. However if we travel back in time, you can be surprised! One of the milestones in the Christian history is
Art Gallery İn Balat Bal Art
Hezarfen, first flying man in the history Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi, first flying man in the history with the artificial wings that he made, 17th century. He flied from Galata to Uskudar, aprox 4 km. (http://bit.ly/uS8k02) This animation is about Hezarfen’s aviation