Istanbul, you have my heart


By LEESAN

A view of Istanbul from the Bosphorus. — Pixabay

Strolling through the streets of Beyoglu in Istanbul, Turkiye feels like walking into a well-worn history book. It is both a commercial district and a residential neighbourhood, where modernity and antiquity, noise and serenity, blend together seamlessly.

Outside cosy corner cafes, a few tables and chairs always await weary customers.

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