Fener and Balat Photo Gallery by Dick Osseman at pbase.com

Fener and Balat

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Shortly before I was to stay two days in Istanbul in September 2007 a viewer posted a comment, that I had obviously not seen Fener and Balat, two fine regions in old Istanbul. Well, I had, and had pictures, but they were slides and needed scanning. I decided to take fresh pictures. And I was in luck. The regions contain several interesting churches, like that of the Greek Orthodox patriarch and the Bulgarian Orthodox church. Both of them were opened and I could take many pictures inside. Other pictures show several ancient monuments and street scenes.

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Guest		19-Jul-2011 23:02
Thank you for a "cok guzel" treat. I lived in Istanbul 1962-1963, but did not see these Fener/Balat sites. One church tour included (the outside of) the Crimerian Memorial Anglican Church. It was then closed, now restored and a working parish. I intend to return to Istanbul spring, 2012, and perhaps stay in one of the new small lodgings in Fener. David Vanderah

marcellab		10-Sep-2010 13:10
Istanbul, my favourite city from 1975 to many more years from now. Your photo collection is amazing, an inspiration for everyone. Marcellab.

sunny		03-Sep-2009 06:46
I am a sailor and i have sailed across istanbul strait countless times.this place has immensly fascinated me with its natural beauty and great historical background.its a great collectin of pictures n i wish to enjoy a long holiday in this beautiful place

Fernanda Kern		11-Jun-2009 23:07
I am visiting Istanbul twice a year for 20 years and I still have bit seen everything. Thanks for the pictures.

Guest		09-Mar-2009 19:44
Fener and Eyup are the sources of my life. I swear I feel a deep sense of pleasure and warmth walking around the area (I actually walked from Pierre Loti to Karakoy once, I was crying when I got home but it worth it). It's like everytime I step in the old peninsula I discover something new. I don't know it just takes me to a whole nother world. And you are so lucky you got to see the Patriarch empty! It's like everytime I'm there there's a special occasion (I've been there 5 times, once it was being renovated, twice there was a mass but that was my fault I should have known and another time there was someone from Greece so they did a special ceremony which lasted 3 hours ( I attended only two). And the Bulgarian church is magnificent as well. One of these days I'm also going to climb over the walls of the Fener Rum lisesi, I'm tired of getting turned down at the door :( But these are great, thank you very much, it makes me miss Istanbul so much (and hate Ankara as much).

Alabamian Mary		10-Sep-2008 22:36
I truly enjoyed viewing Istanbul pictures. I am originally from Istanbul, but don't live in Turkey for long-long many long years. My son and I had a Fener-Balat picture trip in January 2008 during one of our visit to Istanbul, although we walked in the streets of Fener, took tons of pictures I learnt Fener a little bit more with your pictures with different angels and interpretations. Thank you very much for this beautiful gallery.

Seda		26-Aug-2008 11:50
Im so proud of being Turk and living in this country. I think any of the foreign people can see the real side of Turkey except the foreign people who is living in Turkey! Enjoy your trip...

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