When people think of Istanbul, what immediately comes to mind are the buildings associated with the Byzantine Empire (Hagia Sophia, the Yerebatan Cistern) or the Ottomans (Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque). But in the late nineteenth century, Istanbul became a center of the Art Nouveau movement, which left a magnificent architectural heritage. This gorgeous pedestrian piece has curvy flowing lines that follow the classical organic concept of this style. The nature-inspired theme and spiraling handrail almost brings this stairway to life thanks to the illusion of motion, a central feature of the Art Nouveau style. It very nearly resembles a river flowing downward between two mountains. The stairway is divided into three sections. The latter begins with two symmetrical sections on each side, which are approaching each other and result in the central landings, flanked by high party walls. On the first landing, a plaque reminds us that these stairs were commissioned by the Camondos. In the central space between the two sections there are three plain stone planters. This grand structure was immortalized by the celebrated French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1964, and still makes for a sublime photo shoot. Contact us to capture your moments with a local Professional Photographer and Videographer in Istanbul✨📸 (Karaköy, Beyoğlu, Istanbul) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMl5pxtMBxY/?igshid=17orkx7wwa486