Destination of the Day #1: Balat, Istanbul

in #istanbul7 years ago

Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations of the world. Each year thousands of tourists visit this city and enjoy its fascinating views, historical places and delicious foods. As a city which inherits the history and culture of the Ottoman Empire as well as Byzantium, Istanbul is a very multicultural city. You may find so many multicultural neighbourhoods in Istanbul, and Balat is also one of them. Balat is a cosy and elegant destination which lays along the Golden Horn. You can walk along the streets of Balat, take photographs of the colorful apartments and get recreated in the stylish coffeeshops. If you plan to visit Istanbul someday, I recommend you don’t miss Balat.

Here you can find some photos I shot in Balat, Istanbul.

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Walking along the Golden Horn and enjoying the great view

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The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the holiest places for Orthodox Christians

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You may find so many authentic things in the streets of Balat

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Having a Turkish coffee in the cosy coffeeshops is highly recommended

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Don’t miss the colorful apartments in the street with stairs

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Colorful apartments

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Cats are natives of Balat

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The Red School is a must-to-visit

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It has a unique style of architecture

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The tower of the Red School

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It is so huge that you can’t fit it from top to toe in just one frame

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Istanbul is really a wondeful place!

Despite of all the crowded streets, right? :)