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ISTANBUL PEOPLE

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©Sandro Santioli

Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The history that reigns on the street joins the multiform, immense and chaotic atmosphere making this city unique. For many centuries Istanbul has united Asia and Europe, two continents with very different cultures and traditions. While in one corner of the city there are mosques, a symbol of Islam, in the other we find churches and synagogues and in the squares, ancient buildings stand next to modern ones. However it is from every point of the city we can see the minarets and it takes a few steps to get to the mosque, whether small or large, prestigious or rich in historical memories.
Today bulldozers destroy old neighborhoods and ultramodern hotels resemble luxury cruise ships but not far from these buildings we can encounter the antiquated charm of old wooden houses and the call of the muezzins so that the East reappears. The Bazaars are an incredible kaleidoscope of activities and items for sale: a gathering of goldsmiths, tailors, carpet dealers, there you can find everything from kerosene lamps to richly decorated slippers, carpets, from sacred icons to spices or fruit dry. This city is truly a crossroads is East and West intertwined.
Regarding the images taken during my travels to Istanbul, the situations and atmospheres encountered, they suggested more than one interpretation key, thus adopting different methods and styles of shooting.