And now a little architecture...

First, the Old City (original site of Byzantium) from the roof terrace: the tall singular tower is, I discovered, at telecommunications tower, with the New Mosque minarets just visible left of centre in front of a distant mosque which may be Suleymaniye  Mosque. Not sure about the one on the right.

Most of the buildings on this, the north side of the Golden Horn, reflect the mid-19th c European style of architecture, as this area was designated by the Sultans for foreign dignataries, who built their consulates in the style of the day.

This one is just outside my window:

And this beautiful Art Nouveau example, with details:

Finally, another building which looks more 17th c, and an Art Nouveau door that caught my eye:

As these are all part of my industrial/commercial/wholesale neighbourhood, note the cannisters and motors on display.