article_snippet.sent: The historical city of Istanbul is usually captured through photographs of The historical city of Istanbul picturesque mosques, elaborate palaces and winding streets and markets.
article_snippet.sent: However The historical city of Istanbul is the ultimate city of contrasts, with vibrant developments springing up in the middle of The historical city of Istanbul.
article_snippet.sent: I dig every corner of The historical city of Istanbul
article_snippet.sent: is like finding an oasis in a desert because Istanbul is quite like a desert of grey buildings.'
article_snippet.sent: Istanbul is eastern and western at the same time.
article_snippet.sent: Istanbul is historical and ornate but also modern too. '
article_snippet.sent: I have been living here for 14 years and Istanbul still finds a new trick to surprise me