In pictures: Snowfall turns Türkiye’s Istanbul into fairyland

The snowfall, which started in Türkiye’s biggest city of Istanbul in the morning hours, is expected to continue until Monday.

By Alican Tekingunduz
A nostalgic tramway runs inside snow-covered Istiklal Avenue during heavy snowfall in Istanbul. / AA

An expected snowfall has started in Istanbul, turning the historical city into a fairyland.

According to the weather forecast, the snowfall is expected to continue until Monday with temperatures fluctuating below zero degrees Celsius.

We have compiled a few images from Türkiye’s scenic city of Istanbul for your viewing pleasure: