In the second part of the interview with the architect Rivka Geron Schild, who was in charge of the revamp of the Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews, we discussed Istanbul's Jewish heritage, synagogue architecture and Neve...
Home / Posts taggedGalata"
Galata
I had the great opportunity to meet Asst. Prof. Dr. Luca Orlandi of Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Architecture at the Bibliotheka seminar last May, where he gave an insightful lecture titled ‘the Italian Levantine heritage in Istanbul’....
@istanbultravelogue on instagramIf you are craving for more Istanbul shots, follow me @istanbultravelogue on instagram. I don't carry my camera with me as much as I do my smart phone. The good news is my new Nikon D610 has just arrived and I am amazed...
It was at Canlandıranlar Animators Festival that I came across Melis Bilgin’s animation, Tetrist. Remember Tetris, the phenomenal video game of the 90s, in which you are supposed to keep building blocks until there is no room left? Melis’ Tetrist...
When Henri-Cartier Bresson photographed the Camondo steps of Galata it was 1965 -a century after it was commissioned by the banker Camondo family. His photo is, unfortunately, not one of his iconic and flattering stair photos. Still,...
I cannot imagine living in a flat without a balcony. A balcony overlooking the blue Bosphorus if we dare to dream big. Here is a sample of balconies and bay windows in various architectural styles I have archived over the years. Here and there in every...
Click on the arrows to view more photos. A couple of years ago, I was having a late lunch in a tradesmen restaurant in Mecidiyeköy. I am all ears in such restaurants; this is one way to get a feel of the times. A retired army officer...
The Dogan Building, one of the most expensive and coveted residences in the city. The residents include some celebrities so I would not be surprised to hear if they start a TV series very soon. As a close-knit society, we love prying into other people's...
12
Page 1 of 2