Slouching Towards Byzantium

"A Shimmering Decay": Those crumbling Golden Horn walls


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Today's episode is about Istanbuls Ancient Golden Horn seawalls - the area vaguely between Ayvansaray and Eminonü. Join me for a brief intro to Istanbuls Old city, then lets hop a boat up the Haliç. I'll wander about, have some çay, marvel at the innovative use of Byzantine architecture alongside modern cafes, check out the Gül Cami mosque, dodge cars and be chased by small children. Be sure to check Instagram for some maps and photos.
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