Istanbul – A Selection Of 27 Pictures

By Gilles on 16. June 2009 in Middle East – Photos, Photo Galleries, Turkey, Turkey – Photos

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul definitely deserves more time than just an extended weekend. Of course, the Blue Mosque (Sultanamet Camii), the Aya Sofya (Church of Divine Wisdom), the Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar are high on anybody’s list. These impressive sights could easily be visited in a few days, but there is much more to explore.

Atashehir, among many other neighbourhoods on the Asian side, is one of the most dynamic areas in Istanbul, and the place to live when you make some serious money

One evening Yilmaz took us for a drink to the senior officer’s lounge of the Turkish navy, the most gorgeous location right on the ocean. Dinner we had at the officer’s club of the air force overlooking the Bosporus, Istanbul

Inside the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey

Enjoying some local specialties at the Fish Market, Istanbul, Turkey

Different aspects of Istanbul …

Heavy traffic jams takes on one of the roads leading to the two bridges connecting Asia and Europe, Istanbul, Turkey

Ferry from the Asian to the European side of Istanbul, Turkey

So we immediately switched to the most efficient & pleasant way to travel to and around Istanbul: the ferry boat. This is a fast and scenic way to discover the whole city – Topkapi Palace

So we immediately switched to the most efficient & pleasant way to travel to and around Istanbul: the ferry boat. This is a fast and scenic way to discover the whole city

Cruise on the Bosporus, Istanbul, Turkey

Cruise on the Bosporus up to the Balck Sea – One of the two bridges between Europe & Asia

So we immediately switched to the most efficient & pleasant way to travel to and around Istanbul: the ferry boat. This is a fast and scenic way to discover the whole city