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A fascinating mix of culture, religion and natural beauty

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Istanbul, Turkey

An enchanting city of contrasts. Revisited in 2024.

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Galata Bridge and Yeni Cami, the New Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.

Istanbul Sirkeci station, important stop of the Orient Express

Colourful shop inside the Egyptian Basar (Mısır Çarşısı)

Many nightly visitors at an Istanbul sweet restaurant

Man behind a barbed wire in abandoned building in Balat, Istanbul

Tea and spice shop in Istanbul

Street musician playing the bağlama (or saz)

Proud and friendly shop owner in Istanbul

Istanbul at night, seen from a roof terrace near Galata Tower

17th century Egyptian Basar (Mısır Çarşısı) in Eminönü, Istanbul

Spice shop

The Blue Mosque in Eminönü, Istanbul

Steamy hot drink container in a street restaurant

Street food stand at night

Shop selling open spices

Roof terrace of the Istanbul Modern art gallery

Cook preparing kokoreç (sandwiches filled with rolled lamb intestin)

Istanbul bar with graffiti

Seller of hand-made sweets

Women preparing Gözleme, yummy bread filled with various toppings.

Istanbul, city of cats

Traditional Turkish sweets

The Basilica Cistern is a historical water reservoir

Istanbul shop and spray paint wall art

Neon-lit shop in Karaköy, Istanbul

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Colourfully illuminated historical Korean temple against a dark blue night.

Colourfully illuminated historical Korean temple against a dark blue night.

Istanbul 1: 26 A.M.Orient Express

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