These Wonderful Photos Will Explain Why Istanbul is Called the Pearl of Bosphorus
The United States isn’t the only well-known melting pot. Istanbul is located right on the border between Asia and Europe, so this city offers the incredible mixture of Islamic and Christian cultures, traditions and architectural styles. You won’t find another city like this anywhere in the world.
View from plane window
Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque
The Galata Tower
View from the Galata Tower
A rainbow staircase
Old-fashioned house
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Istanbul University
The Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of the Hagia Sophia
Bosphorus Bridge
Modern shopping mall
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Istanbul sunset landscape
A man selling balloons
Local fast-food
Turkish coffee
Tramway in snow
Tricky traffic lights
The Topkapı Palace
Tiles of the Topkapi Palace
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The Spice Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar
Vending machine for homeless dogs. People put in plastic bottles for recycling and dogs get food
Street protests
The Basilica Cistern
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Beautiful park
Guard posts on the street
Literary chairs
Ferry over Bosphorus
Abandoned building
‘1550 Chairs Stacked Between Two City Buildings’ is an installation by Doris Salcedo at Istanbul Biennial
And cool lazy cat
If you’re planning your European vacation, you should include Istanbul on your list. It’s like the modern world merged with the Aladdin’s Middle East.
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