Sailing through Istanbul

🔮 I took a boat ride along the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Türkiye. The first sight that caught my eye was the Dolmabahçe Palace. Its white marble exterior glowed in the evening sunset, and the view where it meets the sea felt like a timeless painting. This place, where the last breath of the Ottoman Empire lingers, was truly beautiful. 🌳 As the boat continued, the Beylerbeyi Palace appeared on the hill to the right. This small palace, harmonizing with the Bosphorus Strait, was a picturesque scene in itself. 🌺 The mansions and mosques with domes lining both sides of the strait, along with the flocks of seagulls, created a stunning view. 🌲 A place where history and the present, Europe and Asia, splendor and melancholy intersect. Istanbul holds an indescribable essence that cannot be summed up in one word. 🍁 Even after disembarking from the boat, the lingering impression stayed with me for a long time. 🍂