Cats are an inseparable part of daily life in Istanbul, where thousands of free-roaming felines share streets, waterfronts, markets, and historic neighborhoods with over 16 million residents.
They are found almost everywhere—lounging outside bookstores, wandering through bazaars, watching Bosphorus ferries, resting near mosques, or appearing at soccer stadiums and wedding shoots. For visitors, these cats are as memorable as landmarks like the Hagia Sophia or the Grand Bazaar.
