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Richard James Taylor

Dating to the 14th century, the Galata Tower was originally built as a watchtower, and is now a popular observation point for visitors.

Customers at Primi, a popular cafe-restaurant in Balat.

Locals cast fishing lines from the Galata Bridge and into the Golden Horn at sunset. Nineteenth-century French poet Alphonse de Lamartine once said: "If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul".

Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge, viewed from The Stay Bosphorus hotel.

Galata Tower, overlooking the Beyoğlu district, is an icon of the Istanbul skyline.

Aslı Tapucu in her studio at İhsan Kurukahvecioğlu, a coffee roastery in the Eminönü district.

Turkish coffee at Mandabatmaz, prepared in a traditional copper cezve.

Cats are a common sight in Istanbul, including this one, watching life tick by in the Balat neighbourhood.

Pistachio baklava with clotted cream and tea at Karaköy Güllüoğlu.

Locals catch up at Factory Karaköy, an all-day dining spot.