Shopping & Style

The city’s time portals

Ever wandered left or right off a crowded main street and stumbled upon a narrow iron door or gate? More often than not, you’ll find a whole other world in a pasaj, a quintessential Istanbul structure that’s managed to survive for over a century. Deniz Aytekin goes exploring these shopping arcades lined with tiny cafes and even tinier shops full of tourist trinkets and antiques… more info>>