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It's fast changing yet strangely timeless. Truly one of Europe's great cities.
at Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey . In Ramadan, it's traditional we break the fast with a HMA. Try it.
at Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey . The fine old architecture is a reminder that this street was home to the city's Europe-oriented elite back in the 19th century.
at Istiklal Avenue, Istanbul, Turkey . I love to lose myself in this river of humanity.
at Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey . If Turkey is western looking today, you can thank this man.
at Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey . This mosque is bigger, older, and considered the masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
at Süleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey .
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