Istanbul

15,655,924 residents

Living in Istanbul means daily life is layered with history, congestion, and constant visual drama. People who live here seem to move between beautiful waterfronts, old neighborhoods, crowded transit, and a cityscape that many both love and complain is being overbuilt. The city feels energetic and sociable, with a lot of casual help from strangers, but also prone to friction around traffic, taxis, crowds, and occasional safety concerns. At its best, it feels like a place where there is always something to see, eat, or photograph; at its worst, it can be exhausting, loud, and messy.

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