Istanbul

A collection of images that captures Istanbul as a city that gracefully bridges two continents and two worlds. It explores the fascinating contrast where ancient tradition meets modern life, from the majestic domes of the old city to the dynamic energy of its modern districts. This is a look at a destination where every street is a new chapter in a thousand-year-old story.

A steep clostrophobic staircase curls around the Galata Tower in the ancient city of Istanbul

A steep clostrophobic staircase curls around the Galata Tower in the ancient city of Istanbul

Cinanamon sticks float at the top of a glass cup of Turkish apple tea

Cinanamon sticks float at the top of a glass cup of Turkish apple tea

The 300-year old Maiden's Tower lies, solitary, off the shore of the Uskudar district of Istanbul, Turkey

The 300-year old Maiden's Tower lies, solitary, off the shore of the Uskudar district of Istanbul, Turkey

A large collection of red heart-shaped balloons float mid-air next to a mosque on the shore of the Uskudar district of Istanbul, Turkey

A large collection of red heart-shaped balloons float mid-air next to a mosque on the shore of the Uskudar district of Istanbul, Turkey

Sunset falls behind the Blue Mosque, situated in the Old City of Istanbul in Turkey

Sunset falls behind the Blue Mosque, situated in the Old City of Istanbul in Turkey

Barrels of vibrant-coloured spices for sale in the Egyptian Bazzar in the ancient city of Istanbul

Barrels of vibrant-coloured spices for sale in the Egyptian Bazzar in the ancient city of Istanbul

Stools nestle alongside taps in an Istanbul mosque, ready for the ritual washing of feet, hands and arms before prayer

Stools nestle alongside taps in an Istanbul mosque, ready for the ritual washing of feet, hands and arms before prayer

Vast circular lamps cast light on worshippers conducting Asr prayers late in the afternoon at the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul

Vast circular lamps cast light on worshippers conducting Asr prayers late in the afternoon at the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul

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