Fishing in Haliç - a woman sits fishing, flanked by two cats. She is looking over towards Suleimanye Camii and Beyazit Tower. Istanbul, Türkiye 2026

Fishing in Haliç, Istanbul.
#photography #Istanbul #haliç #urbanphotography #streetphotography #catstanbul

Catstanbul: Inside Istanbul’s Streets Where Cats Rule Istanbul’s Streets Thrive With Cats as Community Guardians In Istanbul, an estimated 250,000 cats coexist alongside 15 million residents, creating

Istanbul’s streets are shared with over 250,000 cats, whose presence reflects centuries of tradition, community care, and cultural charm for locals and tourists alike.

#Catstanbul #IstanbulCats #StreetCats #UrbanCoexistence #CulturalHeritage

Istanbul is packed full of cats. You see them absolutely everywhere. These are just a few of the cats I've seen today. Caaaats! #catstanbul

Surrounded by Cats in Seconds! (Animals Around The Globe) Is this purradise? Imagine a place where there's a cat around every corner, and they're all friendly! City of Cats  Nicknamed "Catstanbul," Istanbul in Turke...

"Strays or Pets?
You may have noticed that the stray cats look well groomed and cared for. Fortunately, they are. Considering the important role cats have played in Turkey since the early Ottoman Empire, it's no wonder that the cats are respected, loved, and treated well." #Catstanbul #Caturday

A grey kitten stares upward as if posing for a glamour shot.

A gray, black and white striped cat snoozes on a bench in a coffee shop.

A black cat with a bushy tail stares intently into the camera lens.

A white and mottled cat sits on the marble floor of a hotel meeting area.

All of these felines in Catstanbul seemed content to pose for (or ignore) the camera. There are cats everywhere you turn in Istanbul, including inside bars, hotels and restaurants. Most of the ones I saw looked well cared for.

#cats #Istanbul #Catstanbul #Türkiye

Me: I saw so many of the sights in Istanbul.
What I mean: I pet so many cats
#catstanbul #travel

#catstanbul twin city is #cataviv 😀