Istanbul

Istanbul has a rich cultural history. I only visited the main sites and spent some time exploring two neighbourhoods on both the European and the Asian side. I enjoyed seeing the layers of history. Unfortunately, my photos of the basilica cistern didn’t come out as I’d hoped so I have to go back some time. These photos were taken in 2009, so before Erdogan strengthened his reign and before the hyperinflation.

Istanbul today is a sprawling megacity with a population of 15 million.

Dirty realism in Istanbul

Raw material and end product

At the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Street scenes, Istanbul

A derelict but still occupied house

Satellite dishes abound on the roofs of Istanbul

I also visited some mosques

The floor at the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

At the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Street scene in Istanbul