In 1971, the majestic SS France ocean liner made a rare visit to Istanbul. This extraordinary event was captured in a unique photograph, showcasing the elegant liner against the backdrop of the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus and the iconic…
The name “Istanbul” has a rich and complex history, reflecting the city’s long and varied past. It probably comes from the Greek phrase “στὴν Πόλι” [stimˈboli], meaning “to the city”, or “in the city,” reinterpreted as a single word; a…
On June 26, 2024, I was cycling with my friend Matthias, and while climbing Havantepe (which can be translated as Mortar Hill), we stopped to take photos. Here’s a beautiful view of the Bosphorus from Havantepe Road.
I took this photo of the Bosphorus while cycling on May 25, 2024. The Bosphorus looks like a lake in this photo. The Black Sea (north) is on the left-hand side (to us), so I was looking East. Not in…
On Saturday, May 18, 2024, I set out on my bike from Bahçeköy with my friends, intending to cycle through the Belgrade Forest towards Göktürk. While passing through the Belgrade Forest, I saw a huge male deer on the right,…
Istanbul offers more than just its popular tourist attractions. Numerous hidden gems go beyond the typical guidebook recommendations for travelers eager to experience this vibrant city like an “active” local. Here I picked four non-touristy activities that reveal a different…
There’s a beautiful artificial lake inside the Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where our office is. Today, after lunch, my colleagues and I went there and walked around the lake. I took some photos.
On April 6, 2024, a few friends and I went out for a cycling training session. The Bosphorus was under heavy fog, and it created a beautiful view. Here are the photos:
Spring has already sprung in Istanbul, and the blossoms at the ITU (Istanbul Technical University) were beautiful. Here are some photos I took yesterday (April 5, 2024). Those blossoms enhance the contrast with the Maslak skyline, adding natural beauty to…
A 1956 photo of the Bosphorus. The photo was taken from the Anatolian side of Istanbul. The Bosphorus, boats, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Dolmabahçe Mosque can be seen in the photo.
A beautiful view of the Bosphorus and the 2nd Bridge (Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge). I took this photo on December 3, 2023, from Yıldız Technical University Social Facilities, near Rumelihisarı castle.
A view of Bosphorus and Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge in the distance (also known as the 3rd bridge). I took this photo on May 27, 2021, from Rumeli Kavağı on the European side.