
My thanks – my blog ends with a broken heart, lessons from everyday life in Istanbul, and hope
Now we speak about something I’ve never discussed on my blog before. Or rather, something I’ve remained silent about. But
Blog about Istanbul
The grandma of two continents on a journey
from atmospheric Turku to the wonders of Istanbul.


In the bookcase of almost every Turkish home you will find a book about Finland, “ Finland, The Country of White Lilies” (Ak zambaklar ülkesinde - Finlandya).
Istanbul is older than you expect. Neolithic artifacts, discovered by archeologists in recent years indicate that the area of Istanbul has been inhabited for over 8 000 years.
There are 237 hamams in Istanbul but only 60 of them are still in use.
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in operation since 1461, is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops.
Istanbul is called ”Seven hills city” because Roman Emperor Constantine the Great built Constantinople on seven hills to make it match the famous seven hills of Rome.
Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.
-Rumi
If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light.
-Rumi
With your fragrance in the air, I give my love to the wind.
-Rumi
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.
-Rumi
Why are you knocking at every other door? Go, knock at the door of your own heart
-Rumi
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In the bookcase of almost every Turkish home you'll find a book about Finland, “ Finland, The Country of White Lilies” (Ak zambaklar ülkesinde - Finlandya).
Istanbul is older than you expect. Neolithic artifacts, discovered by archeologists in recent years indicate that the area of Istanbul has been inhabited for over 8 000 years.
There are 237 hamams in Istanbul but only 60 of them are still in use.
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in operation since 1461, is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5000 shops.
Istanbul is called ”Seven hills city” because Roman Emperor Constantine the Great built Constantinople on seven hills to make it match the famous seven hills of Rome.
Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.
-Rumi
If everything around seems dark, look again, you may be the light
-Rumi
With your fragrance in the air, I give my love to the wind."
-Rumi
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.
-Rumi
Why are you knocking at every other door? Go, knock at the door of your own heart
-Rumi
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