Istanbul Stories

Istanbul Neighborhood Tales: Istanbul’s neighborhoods, streets, and monuments, each imbued with the scent of history, have become the subject of various legends, shrouded in mystery as if deriving their beauty from a divine elixir. We have compiled some of these Istanbul neighborhood legends, passed down from mouth to mouth, generation to generation, to share with you, our readers, as much as our abilities allow. We wanted you to hear about the jewel of the world, Istanbul, from the perspective of legends. As you read this book, you will get to know the beautiful Istanbul from a different angle and feel proud to have a city like Istanbul.