Istanbul 79 Years Ago Revealed: Historic 1947 Photos by Swedish Photographer Uncovered
The streets of Istanbul, its tradesmen, trams, and traces of daily life have come to life again through the lens of Swedish photographer Karl Werner Gullers. More than 200 frames taken in 1947 shed light on Istanbul's past after 79 years. Be ready to travel back in time through the unforgettable past of the city with these photos, ranging from the Grand Bazaar to the views of the Golden Horn.
Here is a day in Istanbul 79 years ago
Photo Album Opening to Istanbul's Past
The state of Istanbul, where millions of people live today and which is constantly changing, about 80 years ago, has been preserved in the frames of Swedish photographer Karl Werner Gullers.
The photos Gullers took during his visit to Istanbul in 1947 reveal many details, from the city's historical structures to its daily life, from its streets to human stories.
In the black and white frames, not only buildings and landscapes are seen, but also the lifestyle of the people of Istanbul at that time. Many details, from shopkeepers sitting in front of their shops to trams moving on the streets, bring the atmosphere of the past to today.
From the Grand Bazaar to the Golden Horn, the Unchanging Soul of Istanbul
Among the photos, especially the merchants of the Grand Bazaar, the streets of Istanbul, the historic Galata Bridge, and the Golden Horn views stand out.
Istanbul Remaining from 79 Years Ago to Today
The tradesman who starts his work in the early hours of the morning, the crowded streets, and the unique view of the Bosphorus, establish a strong bond stretching from Istanbul in 1947 to the present day.
Istanbul Through the Eyes of a Swedish Photographer
Karl Werner Gullers, as one of the significant Swedish photographers of the 20th century, builds a unique bridge between the past and the present with every frame. This special collection, which Gullers shot in Istanbul in 1947 during his career of shooting in different countries, was obtained from the archives of the Nordiska Museum in Sweden and added to the Anadolu Agency Visual Archive.
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