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The Breath of Istanbul in Black and White

A view of the Sultanahmet Camii (the Blue Mosque) from Topkapi Sarayi (Palace) main gate.

Pictures tell many stories......when presented in black and white, it will partly highlighted the mood. Here are some of the photos of my recent trip to Istanbul, Turkey where the West meet the East. Enjoy.

Salep, a special Ottoman hot drink with orchid flavour.

How heavy can it be?


The beautiful aroma of spices at the Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) or the Spice Bazaar.

Simit, the Turkish bagel commonly matched with hazelnut spread.


A view (Yeni Cami)  from the Metro, the most popular transport in Istanbul.

An old tram servicing Taksim Square and Tunel.

The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi).....amazing choice of goodies from more than 3000 shops.

The interior of the Grand Bazaar.

The soul and architecture of the Blue Mosque.

Shine all the way.

A lady with the pigeons at Hippodrome.

Galata Bridge with the Mosque of Suleymaniye Cami as the background.

The fishermen at Galata Bridge.


A row of seafood restaurants just under the Galata Bridge.

The most popular Turkish black tea or 'cay', served around the day from breakfast to supper.


Dynamic versus static near Cemberlitas.

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge crossing the Bogazi (Bosphorus Strait).

Fish (balik) restaurant serving grilled fresh sardin and mackerel at Anadolu Kavagi, a fishing village on the north of Asian side of the Bosphorus Strait.
A breath taking view from Eminonu Pier looking over the Galata Tower.


*Anyone who wish to use any of the photos in this blog, please acknowledge the owner 'Mohd Makmor Bakry' or cite this blog accordingly.

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