Lonely Istanbul

By Daniel Ekbladh – I was introduced to Istanbul through the Turkish author Ohran Pamuk in my teenage years. His books painted images of Istanbul in my head. Years later I decided to go there and see if these images existed in real life.

A man is walking over Galata bridge in central Istanbul.

Umbrella sellers near Galata bridge in central Istanbul.

Commuting in the city is getting more difficult as more cars are used by the growing population.

The Princes Islands in the Marmara sea. A popular escape from the city during the weekend.

A young turkish couple in front of the walls of the Dolmabahçe palace.

In Bebek park, north of the city centre.

A boy plays soccer with his friends near the Tophane tram station.

View over the golden horn from Tarlabasi, Istanbul.