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
A view of Valide Dam (Valide Bendi) in the Belgrade Forest, Istanbul. I filmed and photographed it 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 long week of snowfall in Istanbul, the city finally fell quiet. The usual noise seemed to fade under a thick layer of white, and the streets felt slower, calmer. When the skies cleared, I headed to the snow-covered…
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
After a cold December day in Istanbul, I found myself walking along the coast from Sarıyer toward Büyükdere. The light was fading, but not quite gone yet – the hour when the Bosphorus turns a deep, layered blue and everything…
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 the Bosphorus with my road bike (a 2015 Cannondale CAAD10) from Rumelikavağı (Rumeli Kavağı), a neighborhood of the 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…
Autumn in Istanbul [Belgrade Forest]
The autumn brings beautiful colors to the Istanbul Belgrade Forest. I took these photos during a bicycle ride on November 10.