Ready for takeoff to Istanbul!
9 августа 2024 г., Румыния ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After two days in Bucharest, ready to fly to Istanbul! Flying with Pegasus Airlines for the first time.
(If you want to see the pictures of Bucharest I created a specific section in my FInd PenguinsЧитать далее
Landed in Istanbul!
9 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
Landed on the Asian side of Istanbul! Officially my first time in Asia.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport is quite far from the city center and serves as a hub for low-cost airlines, including Pegasus. AЧитать далее
The main street: İstiklal Caddesi
9 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
İstiklal Caddesi is one of the main streets of the city, bustling with 3 million people every day (comparable to the entire population of Rome). Along this pedestrian street, you’ll find dozens ofЧитать далее
Taksim Square by day
10 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Taksim Square is located at the end of İstiklal Caddesi and is the most important square in the city, full of shops and restaurants and with a huge mosque. The square is served by a metro station.Читать далее
The beauty of sunset over the Bosphorus
10 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The sunset over the Bosphorus paints the sky, the water and the monuments with breathtaking hues, a moment of pure enchantment. Truly magical moments.
The entrance of Dolmabahçe Palace
10 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Dolmabahçe Palace is an imperial palace built in European style in the mid-1800s, overlooking the Bosphorus.
It is a blend of European architectural styles and served as the heart of the OttomanЧитать далее
The delicious Turkish food
10 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Tasting the culinary wonders of Turkish culture:
- Lahmacun, a Turkish-style pizza topped with minced meat and spices.
- Adana Kebab, hand-minced meat skewered and cooked over an open flame.
- CağЧитать далее
The Galata Tower
10 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Galata Tower is a watchtower built by the Genoese in the medieval period in Romanesque style.
It stands about 66.9 meters tall and, at the time of its construction, was the tallest building inЧитать далее
The Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent
11 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Suleiman the Magnificent, the greatest sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ordered the construction of this impressive mosque, which was completed in 1557.
The most beautiful parts are undoubtedly theЧитать далее
The view from the Süleymaniye Mosque
11 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Süleymaniye Mosque offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city, including the Bosphorus, the Golden Horn, the Sea of Marmara and the historic peninsula.
The Spice Bazaar (or Egyptian Bazaar)
11 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The Egyptian Bazaar is the second largest and is dedicated to the sale of spices, the, dried fruits, and gold items.
It consists of two L-shaped corridors covered by vaults decorated with theЧитать далее
New continent unlocked: I’m in Asia!
11 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌬 30 °C
The huge red Turkish flag on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Sailing on the Bosphorus
11 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
In addition to bridges, tunnels, and subways, it is possible to cross from the Asian side to the European side of Istanbul (and vice versa) by ferries that navigate the Bosphorus, the narrow seaЧитать далее
The thousands of cats of Istanbul
11 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
In every corner of the city, there are encounter dozens of cats, pampered, fed, and petted by both locals and tourists.
Very often they sleep also inside the shops, cafe and malls.
The presence ofЧитать далее
Inside the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Grand Bazaar is the largest market in Istanbul, consisting of over 60 streets that intertwine, creating what is essentially a massive shopping center with various stores.
Like the Spice Bazaar,Читать далее
The Nuruosmaniye Mosque
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The Nuruosmaniye Mosque is located near the Grand Bazaar and its style is a mix of European Baroque and Ottoman architecture.
Completed in 1755, it is smaller compared to other mosques, but itsЧитать далее
The Blue Mosque: the most beautiful
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Although Istanbul is especially famous for Hagia Sophia (which is located just a few meters away), in my opinion, the most beautiful building by far is the Blue Mosque.
Its name comes from theЧитать далее
And the refreshing Turkish drinks
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
After walking through the hot Turkish streets in August, nothing is more relaxing than sitting in the shade with a refreshing drink.
- Tea is the national drink. Everywhere you look, there are teaЧитать далее
Basilica Cistern
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
The Basilica Cistern is the largest underground cistern in Istanbul that is still accessible to visitors.
Dating back to 532, it is built in Byzantine style, and its vast underground space isЧитать далее
Hagia Sophia (Santa Sophia)
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌬 31 °C
When visiting Istanbul, Hagia Sophia is a must.
Originally built as a Byzantine Christian basilica, it has been converted multiple times depending on the religion of the Empire ruling on Istanbul.Читать далее
Turkish desserts: Baklava and Künefe
12 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌬 29 °C
Baklava is a rich, flaky pastry layered with nuts and sweetened with honey, while Künefe is a warm, cheesy dessert soaked in syrup, topped with cream/icecreem.
Baklava is very popular also inЧитать далее
The (heavy!) turkish breakfast
13 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
The famous Turkish breakfast: much more than just a brunch!
Turks usually have breakfast late, and it’s a very heavy meal with cheese, olives, fondue, cooked salami, fries, and, of course, theЧитать далее
Sunset over the Bosphorus
13 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
The sun sets over the Bosphorus, casting its light on the water and the dozens of ships lined up, waiting for their turn to cross this narrow strait.
From the bars at the Aqua Florya shopping mallЧитать далее
Istanbul public transportation network
13 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Istanbul has a complex public transportation network, enabling it to handle 831 million passengers annually.
Additionally, the F2 Karaköy - Beyoğlu funicular is the second-oldest underground metroЧитать далее
Piazza Taksim & Kebab
13 августа 2024 г., Турция ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Taksim Square is at its best in the evening, with the mosque beautifully illuminated.
The square is home to dozens of kebab shops where people can enjoy delicious chicken or beef kebabs, as well asЧитать далее