Istanbul day 1

So today is the first day of exploring in Turkey and what a great start!
For one the weather is amazing! The sun was out in full force and it really makes the whole experience 10x more enjoyable.

I left my hostel today early in the morning after a filling free Turkish breakfast. I checked out the surrounding attractions Topikia palace museum, the Blue Mosque and the grand Bazaar. In the evening I walked across a huge bridge to check out the Galata, and the surrounding fish markets.

I also met some really cool travelers at my hostel and we are planning to check out the Hagia Sophia tomorrow together.


Topkapi Palace entrance



Hagia Sophia


Blue Mosque



Muslims washing before prayer

View from Europe side over the Bosphorus into Asia

Grand Bazar

View into Asia




Galata Tower


Peace from Istanbul.

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