A beautiful view of Bosphorus
A beautiful view of Bosphorus, from the lower slopes of Havantepe. I took this photo back on November 25, 2017, while cycling. Havantepe is located near Bosphorus, in the Sarıyer district.
Özgür Nevres
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Spring Has Sprung in Istanbul
As the winter chill begins to fade away, the vibrant and bustling city of Istanbul is coming to life once again. Spring is a magical time of year in this ancient city, where the scent of blooming flowers fills the…
Valide Dam in Belgrade Forest
Valide Dam (Valide Bendi) in Belgrade Forest, İstanbul. I took the video and the photo on February 18, 2023.
A beautiful street view at night at the ITU. January 25, 2023
A beautiful street view on a cold winter night at the Istanbul Technical University (ITU). The wet road reflects the streetlights and creates a beautiful, romantic scene. I took this photo on January 25, 2023.
İstanbul facts: 10 fascinating things about the city that lies on two continents
İstanbul is a fascinating city with a rich history and culture, and as a result, there are many interesting facts about it. Some of the most interesting facts about Istanbul include:
Hagia Sophia in 1880
An 1880 photo showing Hagia Sophia, Istanbul. From the Pierre de Gigord Collection of Photographs. Photographer unknown.
A walk in the snow-covered Belgrade Forest
After a snowy week in Istanbul, I took a walk in the snow-covered Belgrade forest. It was really beautiful.
A rainy winter evening at the Istanbul Technical University. January 1st, 2022.
A rainy and cold winter evening at the Istanbul Technical University. The wet road reflects the streetlights and creates a beautiful, romantic scene. I took this photo on January 1st, 2022.
Sarıyer and the Bosphorus at a winter evening
While I was walking from Sarıyer to Büyükdere, I took these photos on December 26, 2021. Sarıyer and the Bosphorus at a winter evening.
Newspaper-selling boy [Istanbul, 1958]
This famous photo of a newspaper-selling boy was taken in 1958 at the Little Hagia Sophia district in Istanbul by the journalist Hilmi Şahenk (1903-1972). The 9-year-old boy is running, waving a newspaper in his right hand, and there’s a…
A view of Bosphorus and my bicycle from Rumelikavağı
Here’s a view of Bosphorus with my road bike (a 2015 Cannondale CAAD10) from Rumelikavağı (Rumeli Kavağı), a neighborhood of Sarıyer district in Istanbul Province.
The Most Beautiful Sunset in Istanbul
Do you know where to find the most beautiful sunset in Istanbul? On the Beşiktaş-Kadıköy ferry. Hop on the ferry around sunset (either direction works) and enjoy the sun setting behind Istanbul’s historic peninsula. The silhouette of the historic peninsula…