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.

A nostalgic tramway runs inside snow-covered Istiklal Avenue during heavy snowfall in Istanbul.
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A nostalgic tramway runs inside snow-covered Istiklal Avenue during heavy snowfall in Istanbul.

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:

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Snow-covered Hagia Sophia Mosque.

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A person walks on a road over Galata Bridge during heavy snowfall.

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While the snow covering Sultanahmet Square fascinates with its unique view, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Mosque and Topkapi Palace were also covered with a white cloth.

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People walk at Istiklal Street as a nostalgic tramway continues to operate during heavy snowfall in Istanbul.

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Samlar Nature Park in Basaksehir is also covered with a white sheet.

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