The Real Istanbul Part 4 - Places and People

Cbautz · #1 Posted **Nov 8, 2007, 2:01 AM**

While the other series were about buildings and history, this is mostly about the people of Istanbul. I'm highlighting 2 key areas that demonstrate the rich tapestry of cultures that once typified Istanbul...most of which is gone but a few remnants. All photos, except Google Aerials are by me.

Ortakoy (Middle Village" Istanbul is really a city of villages. Ortakoy is a very popular area with locals. It is fronted by a mosque by the architect Sinan, a ferry station and numerous shops.

FENER- Old Jewish Neighborhood

wisla_krakow · #2 Posted **Nov 8, 2007, 5:13 AM**

Wow! I love this picture.

denveraztec · #3 Posted **Nov 8, 2007, 5:34 AM**

Excellent!

Chelsea Spy · #4 Posted **Nov 8, 2007, 10:50 AM**

More fanatastic photos of one of the world's most fascinating and beguiling cities... you really capture the rich variety of modern Turkey... wonderful!

MobyLL · #5 Posted **Jan 19, 2008, 1:49 AM**

Amazing! I must go to this city. Thanks for the photos!

Rico Rommheim · #6 Posted **Jan 19, 2008, 5:23 AM**

Man I wouldn't mind living there altogether! And the ladies look fine...

staff · #7 Posted **Jan 19, 2008, 10:41 AM**

One of Europe's most intriguing places. A true metropolis

Love it!

Surrealplaces · #8 Posted **Jan 20, 2008, 6:45 AM**

Excellent. Istanbul is one of my favorite cities. Job well done!

WilliamTheArtist · #9 Posted **Jan 23, 2008, 3:30 AM**

Yes, great city. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely have to visit someday.

Boquillas · #10 Posted **Jan 23, 2008, 4:53 AM**

With every one of your threads, you make my regret of having not visited while I was living in Italy all the more painful. What an amazing city.

ColDayMan · #11 Posted **Jan 23, 2008, 5:02 AM**

Definately near the top of my list!

alphawolf · #12 Posted **Jan 23, 2008, 5:17 PM**

Love the masonry.

olga · #13 Posted **Jan 26, 2008, 8:39 AM**

Amazing photos of one of my favorite cities! You really depicted the city and the citylife well.

Magnus1 · #14 Posted **Jan 26, 2008, 7:42 PM**

Beautiful city. Beautiful women.

I thought your use of satellte imagry to show your route/locations was a great idea. very cool.

yarabundi · #15 Posted **Jan 26, 2008, 7:49 PM**

I really love this city !! My ex is from ther. It's a fascinating city, both european and oriental. What a mixed population. What a bustling metropolis !!
Thank you so much. You have quite an eye !!

ady26 · #16 Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 9:14 AM**

Full of density and people, great!

IMBY · #17 Posted **Dec 14, 2012, 10:27 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by wisla_krakow

Wow! I love this picture.

I second that!!! Where else have I seen such an inviting place to grab a table, and kick back and people watch!

This beats out a view of a river, ocean, lake!

I was lukewarm on going to Turkey, and then I run across photo's like this!

JDJase · #18 Posted **Dec 14, 2012, 12:16 PM**

Well, I got all excited that there was a new Istanbul thread that I hadn't seen before, only to realize that it's yet another 5 year old thread that IMBY has drudged back to life. Please stop dude. Reviving an old threat once in a while is no big deal, but seriously reviving 20 five year old threads every single day is just getting out of hand!

(Not to disparage the pictures of course -- great set)

Yorkie · #19 Posted **Dec 15, 2012, 4:33 AM**

It is truely impressive. I also find the pix of the stepped street scape......eye candy. Instan...no..bul is one of the best, urban mix, on the planet!!!

Nightsky · #20 Posted **Jan 27, 2013, 10:23 PM**

Nice mix, plan to go there soon!