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Cats from Istanbul {Turkey}

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It's not the first time we've featured cats of Istanbul here on Traveling Cats. You may remember the famous Hagia Sophia cat, the many street cats of Istanbul, the cat of the Blue Mosque, and the cats of the Kaktus Café. Istanbul is indeed awash in cats. You're literally flanked by felines wherever you go, most of them well-fed and clean. And if you ever go to Istanbul, remember the famous saying: "If you hurt a cat, you need to build a mosque to be forgiven by God."

Source: Trip Advisor

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51 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Now some of those made us chuckle. Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  2. L. Diane WolfeFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Fantastic shots. I love the framing of the first one. The one with the palace in the background is an amazing composition. And of course, the third one is just silly-goofy.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    That first one is so great lol.

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  4. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Beautiful, all of them!

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  5. Samantha & MomFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    What Beautful Cats! We are so glad Istanbul is good to it's Feline Cats!
    Your TX furiends,
    Samantha & Mom

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  6. Chrys FeyFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Hehe! I love the picture of the cat stuck in the rail. And the first one...it looks like he's saying, "Peek-a-boo!" :P

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  7. Nancy ChanFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Every picture is beautiful. The 2nd picture is interesting.

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  8. Crafting QueenFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful cat photos, they are so cute.

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  9. Chelsea OliviaFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    It sounds like I should be living in Istanbul, haha. I LOVE cats!

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  10. Sarah KyleFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    haha this is so adorable!

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  11. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    So fun, meow! Makes me miss my kitty...

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  12. Julie FlandersFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    My niece visited Istanbul last summer and was amazed at all the cats. She said I would be in heaven there. No doubt!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Ha! I love this. I was surprised at the amount of wandering cats we saw while in Europe.

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  14. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Oh my gosh, these photos are AMAZING!! Each one is perfect! My favorites are the cat stalking the large bird, stuck in a rail, washing up in front of the Taj Mahal, and sleeping in front of the bakery. Each one would make a great postcard.

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  15. IndyFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Amazing photos! I really love the third one, looks like an advertising ;)

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  16. da tabbies o trout towneFebruary 13, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    meowloz two everee one in Istanbul frum all oh uz in TT !!

    happee heartz day oh love two everee one N heerz two a topminnow & trumpetfish kinda week oh end ♥♥♥

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  17. BrianFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Their cute is showing everywhere!

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  18. JeanneFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    Every picture made me smile!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    Wow they awe sum purrretty comical kitties.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  20. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    My sister has visited Istanbul and she mentioned all of the cats.

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  21. The Indulged FurriesFebruary 13, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Those are all great photos. All the cats look so engaging.

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  22. TamagoFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Wow all the photos are really beautiful! I especially like the second one with a kitty and a bird! I'd love to visit Istanbul some day!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:48 AM

    What GREAT photos!!!! These cats all look very content that's for sure!

    Pam

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  24. ak_utFebruary 14, 2015 at 4:52 AM

    love the first and third one
    happy valentine to you, too :-)

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  25. ChatdesîlesFebruary 14, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    Je suis allée à Istanbul ... et il y a effectivement beaucoup de chats !

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  26. Deb BarnesFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    .ʌ„„„ʌ”˜˜‟ ╮
    ≽ˉ•ˉ≼¸_„(”)
    (¯`v´¯)
    `*.¸.*´
    Happy Meowy-tine’s Day – Purrs from the Zee and Zoey Gang!

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  27. carol l mckennaFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:32 AM

    Adorable, fun and beautiful photography of the cute cats!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  28. Phil SladeFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    I think those photographs are brilliant Vanessa. You'd get some great cat pictures in Skiathos.

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  29. noodlecatFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    Great photos!
    Have a happy Valentines Day!

    Noodle and crew

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    They are amazing. My heart goes out to each and every one!

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  31. Annie BearFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    I'm glad they're well taken care of! Istanbul sure has a lot of beautiful kitties! These are wonderful pictures! Happy Valentine's Day!!

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  32. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    These are all fantastic! Especially love the first one. Happy Valentines to all of you kitties. Hope you have homes and love to go to ~Rascal and Rocco

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  33. The Island CatsFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    What great pictures! That cat better watch out for that bird!

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  34. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 5:13 PM

    Istanbul is on my bucket list!

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  35. xFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    I love this! I took a lot of pictures like this when I was in Rome, they have TONS of cats there.

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  36. Cathy KeishaFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    What pawsome pics! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  37. meowmeowmansFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    Love that first shot. It's like a kitty photobomb! :)

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  38. ClooneyFebruary 14, 2015 at 11:58 PM

    What gorgeous photos! Hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day!

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  39. lina@happy familyFebruary 15, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Cute shots. Some of images make me smile :D

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  40. Kitty Cat ChroniclesFebruary 15, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    Awesome photos! Love that quote too -- wish everyone felt that way!!!

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  41. syros2jsFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hello!!!
    Thanks for visiting my blog! I just followed yours via gfc, I hope you follow back, but even if you don't, we 'll keep in touch beause I looooooove cats!!! (So, you won't get rid of me that easy!!!)
    ;-)
    Have a nice week, sweetheart!
    Joanna from http://syros2js.blogspot.com

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  42. MarkFebruary 15, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    It's always nice to see some variety in cats. Sometimes you forget there are actually a lot of different breeds and some of those really stood at as breeds I've rarely seen, if ever.

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  43. Optimistic ExistentialistFebruary 16, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    Gosh I just can't get enough of those furry faces :)

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  44. Riot KittyFebruary 16, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    You see how plump that cat is below the cook!

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  45. New Release BooksFebruary 16, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Oh, such handsome fellas!

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  46. Cat and DOG Chat With CarenFebruary 16, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    the tabby sitting sideways looks like my girlfriend Crepes!

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  47. UnknownFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    hahaha!!!! Love this set of photos!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  48. Gemma WisemanFebruary 18, 2015 at 3:29 AM

    So many funposes from so many feline characters. adore the one hanging over the sign.

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  49. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    Wat zijn ze lief allemaal. Mooie foto's ook week. Ik kan me helemaal vinden in het gezegde van Turkije :) Fijne dag nog :) <3

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  50. Magic Love CrowFebruary 24, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I love these cats so much! Great photos ;o)

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  51. SamiMarch 20, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Love the one on the third photo, cats can get into the funniest positions.

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