Blog about Istanbul

SEVEN HILLS SAGA

The grandma of two continents on a journey

from atmospheric Turku to the wonders of Istanbul.

Me and the blog

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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’s Sabiha Gökçen airport (Asian side) is named after the world’s first female fighter pilot. Sabiha learned to fly in 1935 at age 23.

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.

At the moment there are three suspension bridges on the Bosphorus Strait connecting Europe to Asia.

Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.
-Rumi

I don't know where I end... and you begin...
-Rumi

Don´t grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form.
-Rumi

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.
-Rumi

Being a candle is not easy: in order to give light one must first burn.
-Rumi

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Seven hills cities

Me and the blog

Coming soon

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’s Sabiha Gökçen airport (Asian side) is named after the world’s first female fighter pilot. Sabiha learned to fly in 1935 at age 23.

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.

At the moment there are three suspension bridges on the Bosphorus Strait connecting Europe to Asia.

Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.
-Rumi

I don't know where I end... and you begin...
-Rumi

Don´t grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form.
-Rumi

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.
-Rumi

Being a candle is not easy: in order to give light one must first burn.
-Rumi

Contact

Seven hills cities

Latest posts

Do you miss the captivating lively street life of Istanbul?

Anne Özay 03/04/2021

Istanbul Cable Car, Pierre Loti Hill & Turku Funicular, Kakolanmäki

Anne Özay 13/02/2021

Rumi (Mevlâna) and Sufism in Istanbul: Galata Mevlevi Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi)

Anne Özay 19/12/2020

Do you miss the captivating lively street life of Istanbul?

Anne Özay 03/04/2021

In these different and difficult pandemic times, we have not been able to normally enjoy the bustling and wild street life of the cities. Everything has fallen silent. Do you miss the lively urban...

Istanbul Cable Car, Pierre Loti Hill & Turku Funicular, Kakolanmäki

Anne Özay 13/02/2021

Rumi (Mevlâna) and Sufism in Istanbul: Galata Mevlevi Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi)

Anne Özay 19/12/2020

Cezayir Street (Cezayir Sokağı)

Anne Özay 19/11/2020

SEVEN HILLS SAGA

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