Surprising Karakoy
Once home to itinerant sailors, in recent years Karaköy has been attracting a lot of attention. The section east of Galata Bridge already boasts an eclectic collection of cafes, bars and galleries. However I prefer the area to the west of the bridge. There among the iron mongers and hardware sellers an older Istanbul waits …
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7 Reasons to visit Istanbul Now!
7 Reasons to Visit Istanbul Now I am often asked to describe the city of Istanbul in one paragraph but for many reasons, this is impossible. The metropolis is a complicated blend of historic and modern, European and exotic, scenic and urban, tradition and innovation. Despite the miss-mash of direct contrasts, all aspects have fused …
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To market to market
Everyday, in a suburb somewhere in Istanbul, a weekly street market is being held. One of the many traditions brought to the big city from small towns and villages, these vibrant, crowded, noisy events persist, despite the increasing number of supermarkets opening up every year. Trucks loaded with produce criss-cross the city before light to …
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Semsi Pasa Mosque
No matter the weather in Istanbul, there is always something to be found along the shores of the Bosphorus that intrigues and delights. One of my favourite buildings is the small but perfectly proportioned Şemsi Paşa Mosque in the neighbourhood of Üsküdar. It was designed by Turkey’s pre-eminent architect, Mimar Sinan, who lived from 1489/90 …
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