Four days in Istanbul

2024
Two men fishing off a pier at sunset, with seagulls flying overhead.
A mosque with multiple domes and four minarets, with a bird flying in the sky above it.
A boat with a Turkish flag flying near the water, with a bridge visible in the background during sunset or sunrise.
A tabby and white cat lying on a table covered with decorative tiles, with shelves of playing cards and board games in the background.
A shop selling colorful textiles, patterned pillows, and cat plush toys displayed outside and inside. A person stands in the doorway holding a long pointer or cane, partially obscured by shadows.
A man in white clothes selling bread from a red street cart in a park with trees and a mosque in the background.
The Hagia Sophia with its large central dome, minarets, and surrounding trees with pink blossoms, under a partly cloudy sky.
Interior view of a church dome with intricate decorative patterns, arched windows allowing sunlight to stream in, and religious murals including one of an angel's wing.
Interior of a grand mosque with a large central dome, hanging chandeliers, stained glass windows, and Arabic calligraphy on large circular plaques.
A tabby cat lying on a surface in sunlight with a relaxed expression.
Interior of a mosque with stained glass windows, chandeliers, Arabic calligraphy sign, and prayer area with carpet.
An elderly man with gray hair, glasses, and a light gray shirt pulls a hand truck loaded with a large cardboard box down a city street, with storefronts and buildings in the background.
A busy outdoor market with shops selling clothes and accessories, with people walking and shopping. In the background, there are historic mosque domes and minarets against a clear blue sky.
Street vendor selling various dried fruits and nuts outside a shop, with customers browsing and a suitcase nearby.
People descending outdoor staircase from a transit station, with city sky and tramway sign visible above.
An elderly man with gray hair, sitting alone on a bench by a waterfront, facing the water with boats and yachts docked, city skyline in the background, overcast sky.
A narrow commercial alleyway with multiple storefronts, stairs leading to upper floors, and a person walking and talking on a phone.
Two men sitting and fishing by the water with a city skyline in the background during late afternoon.
Two men fishing by the water with the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul in the background, busy waterfront with crowded shoreline and boats.
A person fishing on a boat in the water during sunset, with a cityscape, bridge, and boats in the background.
People walking on a bridge in Istanbul with the cityscape and the Galata Tower in the background during daylight.
Blurred figures of two people walking in front of a skyline including a mosque with multiple domes and a minaret, and a cloudy sky.
A busy outdoor marketplace with various vendors, including a food cart, and shoppers walking and chatting in the evening.
Sunset over a busy dock with a ferry filled with passengers, Istanbul skyline and the Blue Mosque in the background.
View of a river with a boat sailing during sunset, seen through a window or opening.
View of a mosque by the water with two minarets, a bridge in the background, and a boat on the water during sunset or early evening.
A mosque with a tall minaret and several domes under a partly cloudy sky.
Interior of a mosque with large marble columns, ornate metalwork, patterned windows allowing natural light, and red carpeted flooring.
Close-up of a chandelier with glass lamp shades hanging from a decorative ceiling with arched windows and string lights.
A narrow cobblestone street in an old neighborhood with weathered buildings and a woman walking. The buildings have satellite dishes and a sign for Halic Cafe. Graffiti and graffiti signs are visible on the walls.
Three cats resting on a cobblestone sidewalk in front of a brick and gray wall. One orange cat is lying down on the left, a tabby cat is lying on a ledge near a black door in the middle, and another tabby cat is sitting upright a bit further to the r
Empty dining area with a table covered by a velvet cloth, surrounded by red and black chairs, viewed through a window, with some stacked chairs and a vintage sign in the background.
A calico cat with white, black, and orange fur lying on a stone ledge, looking off to the side, with a textured wall behind it.
A busy street scene with people walking past a food stand and various shops. The stand sells sandwiches and there are signs with pictures of food on top. The image is shaded, with some sunlight creating shadows.
Colorful mosaic glass lanterns hanging from the ceiling in a dimly lit room.
People seated on a boat with a city skyline in the background, including the Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey.
View of a waterfront with rocks, umbrellas, a person sitting on rocks, and flags, including Turkish flags, with the Maiden's Tower in the background on the water.
Multiple small boats moored closely together on water, with some flags and equipment visible.
Two men walking along a waterfront promenade at sunset, with a lighthouse in the distance and a few other people nearby.
Sunset over the historic Galata Tower, with the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque visible in the background in Istanbul, Turkey, and two birds flying in the sky.
A night view of the illuminated Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, with a yellow taxi in motion in the foreground and city lights around.
A boat with passengers on the water, flying a Turkish flag, under a cloudy sky with several seagulls flying nearby.
A small outdoor seating area with two wicker chairs and a small table in front of a storefront with Turkish signs. The store has a sign that reads 'Özdemir Pansiyon' and another sign outside with rental information.
A quiet residential street with buildings on both sides, a large purple flowering bush on the left, and a small green vehicle parked on the right. Shadows cast on the street from the buildings and trees.
A forest scene with tall, twisted pine trees and dense green foliage.
A calico cat with white, black, and orange fur sitting on a gravel path outdoors.
A ticket vending machine labeled 'Istanbul' near a waterfront with a boat docked in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A woman sitting alone on a wooden bench on a ferry or cruise ship, looking at her phone. The ship's windows show a view of water and distant land.