A mesmerising journey through the ancient city where East meets West, this Faber & Faber volume captures Istanbul in all its layered complexity. From Byzantine mosaics to Ottoman palaces, bustling bazaars to quiet neighbourhood streets, this is history that breathes and pulses with life. Rich with cultural insight and evocative detail, it's the kind of book that makes you want to book a flight immediately—or at least dream about it over your morning coffee. Perfect for armchair travellers, history lovers, and anyone enchanted by cities with soul.
