Tombs and traditions: The cemeteries of Istanbul

🪦 Walking through Istanbul, life and death intertwine

• A metro ride might take you past an Ottoman graveyard, while a shopping mall exit leads to towering Greek Orthodox tombstones

• Even as Istanbul grows, its cemeteries remain at the very heart of the city, reminding people of its rich history, heritage, and the bond between the living and the dead

⚰️ Tombs and traditions: How Istanbul’s burial grounds weave together Türkiye’s largest city https://v.aa.com.tr/3492724
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