The stomping
ground for artists, writers and intellectuals since the 1970s,
Cihangir, a neighbourhood in Beyoglu, is easily likened to districts such as Le
Marais in Paris or Williamsburg in New York.
The bohemian lifestyle hangs
thick in the air amid the neighbourhood’s narrow streets shrouded in greenery,
great street cafés, and wonderful clothes and food boutiques.
The area is one
of the prettiest in the city – a stark contrast to the madness of Taksim and
Istiklal Caddesi – and to keep the neighbourhood looking attractive, the clever
use of small concrete slabs lining the streets has been employed to prevent
cars driving whenever they please.
After all, this is Istanbul.
No comments:
Post a Comment