The First-Timer · Ece · Istanbul
Galata backstreets
Between the tower and the bridge is my favourite short wander in the city. Ten minutes off the tourist track and it's all locals.
The steep, walkable lanes below the Galata Tower — coffee roasters, small designers, and views down to the water.
— Ece, The First-Timer
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