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Yeni Mosque illuminated beside the Bosphorus at blue hour

Istanbul | Cappadocia

turkey

cappadocia

istanbul

Istanbul unfolds through waterfront mosques, palace interiors, steep streets, and its cats; Cappadocia follows with mountain views, colourful crafts, open fields, horses, rock formations, and Göreme after dark.

Yeni Mosque illuminated beside the Bosphorus at blue hour
Istanbul mosques and the Golden Horn framed by a narrow arched window
Galata Tower rising at the end of a narrow street between colourful buildings
Dense Istanbul rooftops framed by a dark arched window
Galata Tower above a dense Istanbul skyline beneath a cloudy sky
An ornate chandelier and ceremonial hall in Dolmabahçe Palace
Marble columns and gilded details inside Dolmabahçe Palace
A richly painted ceiling inside Dolmabahçe Palace
A circular painted dome inside Kariye Mosque
The interior of Sultan Ahmed Mosque lit by hanging lamps
Süleymaniye Mosque above ferries on the Golden Horn
A steep Istanbul street descending toward the water
A seagull perched on a small tower above Istanbul
Two tabby cats resting near a wall in Istanbul
A white-and-tabby cat walking across paving stones
A black-and-white cat peering over a weathered wall in Istanbul
Mount Erciyes framed behind people on an elevated terrace
A warmly lit carpet and craft shop in Cappadocia
A dense display of colourful Turkish mosaic lamps
Travellers riding colourful compact vehicles through Cappadocia
Riders on horseback following a pale trail in Cappadocia
Warm lights glowing across Göreme at night
Pale rock formations and green fields beneath a vivid blue sky in Cappadocia
Layered pale rock formations and plateaus near Aktepe

-- Jun Bai

May 2026