Destination of the Day #1: Balat, Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations of the world. Each year thousands of tourists visit this city and enjoy its fascinating views, historical places and delicious foods. As a city which inherits the history and culture of the Ottoman Empire as well as Byzantium, Istanbul is a very multicultural city. You may find so many multicultural neighbourhoods in Istanbul, and Balat is also one of them. Balat is a cosy and elegant destination which lays along the Golden Horn. You can walk along the streets of Balat, take photographs of the colorful apartments and get recreated in the stylish coffeeshops. If you plan to visit Istanbul someday, I recommend you don’t miss Balat.

Here you can find some photos I shot in Balat, Istanbul.

Walking along the Golden Horn and enjoying the great view

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the holiest places for Orthodox Christians

You may find so many authentic things in the streets of Balat

Having a Turkish coffee in the cosy coffeeshops is highly recommended

Don’t miss the colorful apartments in the street with stairs

Colorful apartments

Cats are natives of Balat

The Red School is a must-to-visit

It has a unique style of architecture

The tower of the Red School

It is so huge that you can’t fit it from top to toe in just one frame