The Cold War in Istanbul will not remain cold any longer..." Lotte Lenya to Robert Shaw, From Russia WIth Love, 1963 In the years following World War II, Istanbul, along with Lisbon, Cairo and Tangiers, was one of worlds greatest centres of espionage. With its proximity to the countries of the...
Stepping down the wooden staircase a draft of cool air hits one’s face with a refreshing rush. Above ground, Istanbul may be hot and heavy or cold and rainy, but dropping into the Basilica Cistern is like entering the womb. It’s not too hot or too cold, the dim light calms and the swishing...