🇹🇷 Balat is a colorful district of Istanbul.

A stroll along this route will allow you to soak up the neighborhood's atmosphere and take beautiful photos.

📍 Vodina Caddesi Street
Start on this street, where dozens of antique shops are hidden. Here you can find old cameras, Turkish lamps, books, and furniture with a history. It feels like you've stepped back in time. In addition to vintage shops, the street is full of cozy cafes and unusual graffiti.

📍 Merdivenli Yokuş Slope
Climb the cobblestone street with its famous houses arranged in steps up the slope.

📍 Kiremit Caddesi Street
The heart of Balat. This is where you'll find those houses with their brightly colored facades entwined with ivy. Stroll through the narrow alleys: the small courtyards and arches are almost empty, perfect for photographs.

📍 Observation Deck
Climb a little higher and enjoy the panoramic view of Balat's rooftops and the Golden Horn.

📍 Stairs near Café Incir
After admiring the views, head down to the bright and colorful stairs next to Café Incir – another beautiful photo location.

📍 Coffee Break
Visit the legendary Naftalin K café with its antique furniture, retro atmosphere, and the aroma of freshly ground coffee. Or try the area's best pide at the cozy Forno Balat bakery.

End your stroll on the waterfront with views of the Golden Horn. Optionally, stop by the unusual Iron Church of St. Stephen, constructed from iron elements.

✨ Balat is more than just beautiful houses. It's streets steeped in history and cozy courtyards that create the unique atmosphere of old Istanbul.

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