Night - Istanbul - Turkey
In the background the New Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1597. Balik Ekmek (literally "fish and bread") is a fish sandwich served in small boats and little buffets in Eminönü around the Galata Bridge. A regular sandwich consists of one small fried fish, slices of tomatoes and onion. However, the taste is beyond expectations for such a basic menu. The price is around 5 TL. It's a local favorite and thus it's supercrowded…
. . . by Furkan büyükmutlu / 500px
Turkey - Istanbul a world heritage. Facts about Turkey: Area: 779,452 sq km. Straddles two continents; 3% in Europe (Thrace), 97% in Asia (Anatolia). Also controls the Bosphorus Strait and the Dardanelles, vital sea links between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Its strategic position has made the area of prime importance throughout history.Population: 75,705,147. Capital: Ankara. Official language: Turkish. 45 languages.
Galata Tower by Oktay Kosovalı / 500px
The Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey • photo: Oktay Kosovalı
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Istanbul Cistern
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