Balat will attract you so much that you will fall in love with these streets!
BALAT
Istanbul is a city that can fascinate you with its every place, every street, every district. You can find something for yourself all over the 4-season city in Istanbul. Thousands of years of history have made this city a natural legacy. Today we will talk about a region in Istanbul that has become very popular in recent years. Balat has been a famous neighborhood in Istanbul for many years, but has recently become quite famous. Many Turkish series that have been opened abroad are taken in this region. And when that happens, this neighborhood is suddenly quite famous. In fact, one of Istanbul’s ghettos, this region attracts attention with its present date. Yeah, you didn’t hear wrong. Balat is one of Istanbul’s ghettos. But the streets of Balat will attract you so much that you will fall in love with these streets!
The name Balat comes from the word “Palation”, which means Rumca Palace. Jews who have moved from Spain since the 15 th century have settled in this region. So there are 2 synagogues within the Balat borders. The old Jewish houses, as they enter the neighborhood, increase and attract attention. These very colorful structures take you back to the ancient times of history. Today, with its popularity becoming more popular, the texture of the neighborhood has been preserved, attracting visitors. Narrow and stone streets, colorful buildings, boutique cafes have made Balat quite remarkable. You can still see old shops and neighborhood culture in this area. During your visit to Istanbul, Balat will give you some pretty good memories.
One of the reasons Balat is so famous is because of some turkish series that are very popular abroad, as we mentioned above. It is filmed in this neighborhood, especially because of the conformity of the structure of television series describing the ghetto. As you walk through the streets of Balat, you can suddenly catch footage of Turkey’s most popular TV shows.
Phanar Greek Orthodox College
Another remarkable structure within the Balat borders is Phanar Greek Orthodox College. This college is still teaching today. He admits what he sees with his magnificent structure. Balat is one of the places you should visit.
How to go to Balat
You have many alternatives for transportation to Balat. If you’re coming by Eminonu, you can walk within 15-20 minutes. Or you can take the buses that leave from emino. You can also get access to Balat via T5 tram lines along the Balat coast. You can contact us here to make a visit to Balat with private tours. You can also contact us via our instagram and facebook accounts.
