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Shadows of Old Istanbul
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Photography
Date

24.10.2026
Selected: 24/10/2026

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24.10.2026
Ends: 24/10/2026

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24.10.2026, 23:00
Members can join until: 24/10/2026, 23:00

Hiking Distance (km) (optional)- Approximate hiking distance in kilometers
5.0

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Location
Vezneciler Metro Exit (Istanbul University Gate)
Meeting Time
02 : 30 PM
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Vezneciler (M2), Istanbul, Turkey

Difficulty

Easy
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Description
Historic Peninsula ridges, Roman aqueduct shadows, and golden hour across the pastel houses of Balat.

[ROUTE & ARCHITECTURAL STOPS]
We traverse Bozdoğan Aqueduct, Zeyrek & Golden Horn, Balat Pastel Alleys, Fener & İlter’s Coffee. Frame high-contrast pedestrian silhouettes passing through monumental Roman arches and dark alleyways.

[INTERACTIVE AR FLAG HUNT]
Participants unlock the web-based AR Radar on their phone to track down the secret Wildcrew Flag along the route. The first photographer to capture the flag wins coffee on Walid and selects next week's secret landmark.

[SOCIAL DEBRIEF]
We wrap up at İlter’s Coffee Balat – Vodina Cd. No:20 for tea, photo critique, and Strava route sharing.

• Meeting Point: Vezneciler Metro Exit (Istanbul University Gate)
• Meetup Time: 14:30 (Sharp)
• Walking Distance: ~5.0 km
• Open to all cameras: smartphone, mirrorless, DSLR, or 35mm film.
Activities Involved (one per line)
Bozdoğan Aqueduct: Framing (Street Light)
Zeyrek & Golden Horn: Framing (Street Light)
Balat Pastel Alleys: Framing (Street Light)
Fener & İlter’s Coffee: Framing (Street Light)
Interactive Web-AR Flag Treasure Hunt
Social debrief & photo review at İlter’s Coffee Balat – Vodina Cd. No:20
Required Gear (one per line)
Light jacket or layer for sunset chill
Walking shoes for Balat cobblestone slopes
Istanbulkart for M2 Metro and tram
Fully charged phone for WebAR Radar
Policy
• Street Etiquette: Respect local residents and ask before close-up street portraits.
• Punctuality: Arrive on time at 14:30 at Vezneciler Metro Exit (Istanbul University Gate) for the PIN briefing.
• Community First: Open to all skill levels from mobile to 35mm film.
• Clean Streets: Leave no trace along historic neighborhoods.
Max Joinees (leave empty for unlimited)
10
Reserved Seats (Total)
0
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Recurring Event (Optional)
Recurrence Type

No Recurrence (Single Event)
Reserved Male Seats
0
Reserved Female Seats
0