I returned yesterday from my first ever visit to Istanbul. I found it to be a vibrant place, full of contrasts: old and new; East and west; spicy and sweet.
I spent an afternoon wandering around the Galata area, where abandoned buildings alternate with renovated ones.
The one below may be past saving, but there are still hints of its former beauty.
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It does look pretty far gone. I’d love to see Istanbul for myself someday.
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I love the textures and colours in this photo. I bet this was a grand building in its time.
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Wow, those look like creepy places. Nice images.
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I am hopeful that when I next visit there will be a big improvement.
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Great images of abandonment!
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It looks like it could collapse at any second!
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You are so right, it does have ghosts of true beauty. Wonderful captures.
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I’ve liked this against my better judgement, Debbie. Neglected buildings distress me. I like your pomegranates and pretzels better 🙂
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It was sad to see so many abandoned buildings like this one, but on the other hand there were so many great renovations and so much work was still going on that the whole city had a vibrant and positive feel.
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That’s good to hear, Debbie 🙂 I’d absolutely love to see Istanbul, neglected or otherwise.
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I love, love, love Istanbul!
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It was wonderful. The weather was awful unfortunately, with the rain making outdoor exploration difficult. It didn’t stop me but I must go back to see it in dryer, brighter weather.
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Never been … but it’s on my list 🙂
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Better even than I imagined. I recommend pushing it up your list!
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I want to … I want to …. so many places to go!!
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I sympathise!
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