Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul, the only city in the world that spans two continents.

In September 2024, just after the silly-hot weather dissipated, I visited Istanbul for 4 days.

As with all of my trips I avoid any form of transportation, so walking everywhere to maximise photographic opportunities. I walked both sides of the Golden Horn but never made it over to Asia.

Some photos...

Map of places of interest

🛌 Hotel

Holiday Inn Istanbul - Old City [map] - this hotel was out of the centre but close enough to walk to/from every day. Nice hotel, nice staff, nice room, terrible internet. [Room video]

Places visited

Old Town

✅ Colourful houses of Balat [map] & [map]

✅ Basilica Cistern [map]

✅ The Blue Mosque [map]

✅ Sultan hamet Park [map] (Fountains at night)

✅ Grand Bazaar [map]

✅ Egyptian spice bazaar [map]

✅ Rustem Pasha Mosque [map]

North of the Golden Horn

✅ Camondo Stairs [map]

✅ Taksim Square [map]

✅ Umbrella Street [map]

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