The Hidden Byzantine Fresco Workshop Behind Balat’s Kasımpaşa Gate: A 2026 Artisan Experience Tucked behind the historic Kasımpaşa Gate, a narrow cobblestone alley opens onto a modest stone façade that most visitors to Balat never notice. In 2026 the workshop inside has emerged as one …
Discovering Secret Spots in the Balat District of Istanbul (2026 Guide)









