Fatih in Istanbul is a place with a real historical soul. Here you are surrounded by the majestic Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, and also this magnificent Topkapi Palace. The infrastructure here is also on the level: good hotels and restaurants for every taste. But be prepared for the fact that there are a lot of people here in the season itself - you can get confused in the crowd. In general, if you want to feel the spirit of ancient Istanbul, Fatih is definitely worth a visit.
A very colorful place! We enjoyed wandering through the bright colored streets, but be prepared for descents and ascents. I do not recommend visiting in the summer in the heat, you can faint
It was more interesting to walk around the Balat district as a whole than to see these colorful houses. I strongly recommend driving to the Balat district on your own and taking a walk around the picturesque area.
We visited in February 2025, of course, at another time of the year it would have been more beautiful, but there is something to see, though probably in the spring everything will be renovated and painted, and so for a general acquaintance with the Balat area - great
We still haven't found these streets) There are single bright houses, and that's it) But you can come here and experience the real flavor of the city. We found a Greek church on the way.
They are a bit more shabby))
But they are really colorful and the staircase is covered with beautiful cats who are happy to pose for tourists))
I really liked that the houses have shutters of a different color))
Cool houses!! It had its own atmosphere inherent in Istanbul) it took a lot to walk from Fatih, but it was worth it!!! I would like to come back again.
In fact, nothing special, and it is these types of colored houses that are only 2-3 in the whole of Balat.The area is poor, with high elevations and descents
A picturesque area of Istanbul. I think everyone will like it, the prices are cheaper than in the center.
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Тимур
Level 13 Local Expert
November 8, 2024
In fact, a point on the map is a point for the entire area, you do not need to wait for something unusual at the very point. The whole area is magnificent, old kaartals with beautiful architecture.
Must-visit 👍
Figs knows.... the street itself is so-so. Some ladies are beautiful, some are just old and squalid. But if you take pictures from a certain angle, you get great photos. My friends are jealous, but it didn't go well for me
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Haikonen2022
Level 7 Local Expert
January 7
An interesting place, an old neighborhood, wonderful cafes closer to the strait, but the houses don't take your eye out, maybe they'll be tinted closer to the season, they're not particularly colorful in January