A few weeks ago I went on a last minute trip to Istanbul for a few days. The only city to be located on two continents (Europe & Asia) my stay was full of amazing patterns, friendly people, new customs & traditions, stray cats/dogs, walking, cultural sights, gorgeous meze & baklava! Here's a few things I saw on my first day exploring:-
Stained glass windows, lights & many, many tiles at the Beautiful, Beautiful Blue Mosque...
A small cemetery & Doors and windows...
Sweet Tooth Heaven: Baklava & Turkish Delight, Yumola!
Stalls & Sellers Everywhere: Lights, Clothes, Scarves, Carpets, Veg & Fish...
Suleymaniye Mosque
Intricately decorated Carpets & Ceilings...
Beautiful ordinary everyday building details...
A magic carpet & Pretzel-style Bread Wagon...
Crossing over 'The Golden Horn'...
Back Streets and Side Streets...
Books & Amazing Canvas Impressions by Husamettin Kocan at Istanbul Modern...
Beautiful buildings and pink spring blooms...
Sweetcorn and liquid coloured sugar on a stick!
& that was just my first day, more to follow....
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