Wanderlust Wednesday: 15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Istanbul

Wanderlust Wednesday: 15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Istanbul

When I visited Istanbul last year over Easter (tip: whilst everywhere else in Europe is expensive to fly to during this time, largely Islamic Istanbul is cheap!), I was immediately captivated. Everything about the city was intoxicating — from the exotic call to prayer before the sun rose, the dazzling skyline crowned by minarets, the visual feast that is the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and busiest souks in the world and the vibrant Spice Market, to a feast of smoky kebabs and the ritual of sipping tea at sidewalk cafes — it was all so infatuating. No other city in the world straddles two continents or has a history that features the collision of civilizations quite like this one. It’s one of the most interesting cities I’ve visited in Europe and one that I won’t soon forget.

15 photos that will make you want to visit Istanbul:

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Blue Mosque, Istanbul

Spice Market

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Photos that will make you want to visit Istanbul

Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Istanbul

Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Istanbul

Spice Markets, Istanbul

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Hagia Sofia, Istanbul

Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Istanbul

Spice Market

Harem, Istanbul

Istanbul, Asia

Istanbul Fish Burgers

For more travel inspiration on Istanbul you might like:

10 Must-See Sights in Istanbul

Bosphorus Ferry Cruise

Basilica Cistern

Turkish Delights

All About the Tea


Have you ever been to Istanbul? Leave a comment below or use the hashtag #wanderlust_wednesday on Instagram to share your experience with me!