At over 12 million people, Istanbul is not only the largest city in Turkey, but the 5th largest city in the world. The Khalerias got their fair share of exploring the sights – the city is an international hub; we ended up there three times over two months – and spent the equivalent of almost two weeks soaking up the morning call to prayer, friendly Turks, and tasty kebaps.
Night skyline over the Galata Bridge
Two of the most famous mosques in the world tower over the old part of town, and their respective calls to prayer can be heard throughout the city.
The Blue Mosque
The Hagia Sofia
Street food is abound all over the city, and doner kebaps are readily available on every corner for about 2USD. Its easy to spend the day getting lost on the streets and eating your way through town.
Fresh fish sandwiches and fruit smoothies
The infamous doner kebap, before and after
Fishermen fish over the bridge, and then sell the fish to the restaurants below.
Afternoon entertainment
More to come on the worlds largest market, the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul…