Cezayir Street (Cezayir Sokağı)
Even in these difficult times we can’t always travel, we still have a chance to enjoy great places via internet. Let me present to you “the candy of Istanbul”. It is like a hidden treasure not even known to all people of Istanbul. If you are inspired by colors, lights, music and lovely décor, welcome to Cezayir Street to Beyoğlu!
The seascapes of Istanbul – part 1: Europe and the Princes´ Islands
There are no words to fully describe the beauty of Istanbul’s seascapes, so this post will consist mostly of photos – after all, a picture is worth a thousand words. We have a positive problem i.e. there are too many beautiful seascapes in Istanbul, so I had to divide my post into two parts. In this post, you will see the seascapes of Europe and the Princes´ Islands (in part 2, I will present the seascapes of Asia).
Modern Istanbul – skyscrapers & Istanbul Sapphire
Although we mostly know Istanbul for its dazzling history, Istanbul is also very modern and international city. The silhouette of Istanbul has been transformed in recent years by skyscrapers built around the city, featuring versatile businesses as well as homes.
Pera Palace Hotel – The heart of Pera (the historical name of Beyoğlu)
When my steps took me to Pera Palace Hotel for the first time, I wondered why our family’s second grandma, Zeynep, wanted to show me a hotel. What interesting things we could find in a hotel when we had whole Istanbul in front of our eyes? I couldn’t have been more wrong!