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Without a doubt, Balat and Fener are two of the most colorful and authentic districts of Istanbul. Located on the European side, more precisely in the old city of the Peninsula, they are among the oldest settlements in Istanbul. Historically, Balat was known as the center of the Jewish community because, at the end of the 15th century, Sultan Bayazid II offered citizenship to Jews and Muslims who freed themselves from the Spanish and African inquisitions.
In the 2000s, the area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and in order to revive the neighborhood, many buildings were restored. Inspite of that, Balat remains a neighborhood of contrasts. Just a few meters away from the streets that look seemingly torn from fairy stories, there is a poor and authentic neighborhood, much less glamorous. In this area the touristy approach can be seen with the naked eye and, although for some tourists these extremes may seem exotic, the residential neighborhood is still a poor one but full of life.
We will also like to introduce you the 1200 DERECE concept! A fairytale place, where the founders want to refresh the craft of handmade glass processing, bringing it to the forefront with the help of design innovation. They produce all kind of handmade glass goods and they also hold workshops for those who want to know more about this process.
This video is full of colour, it is one with and about people, one that captures the essence of a city as special as Istanbul!
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1200 DERECE: www.1200derece.com
Location: Balat Mh., Vodina Cd. No: 60, 34087 Fatih / Istanbul
DIMITRIE CANTEMIR MUSEUM: Balat Mh., Vodina Cd, Sancaktar Ykş., No: 6, 34087 Fatih / Istanbul
MUSIC: Tuba Waddle by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/...
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