From a purely aesthetic perspective, I really dig this fire escape. Although the photo does not do it justice. Fire escapes are obviously handy in times of emergency. But not only in regards to a fire that is literally about to burn you, your earthly possessions and your flat to the ground in a chard ruin.
I'm also speaking more metaphorically, if you will. Fire escapes are the metaphor, they exist in other forms and are used as a means to escape unwanted circumstances and situations. Should they be used, or should one stay and face the fire? That is the real question one faces in life. And only in hindsight is it easier to determine which course was correct, the escape or the fire.
This mosque is located in Beyoglu near the Findikli tram stop. Its a lone wolf. I don't know if it is actually used for worship, can't remember ever seeing anyone going in or out. However, maybe they were using a door on the other side. Nevertheless, it seems as though its a lone wolf looking for others to join the pack. It isn't the biggest mosque around, or the prettiest, but when one gazes upon it without preconditions its easy to recognize its beauty.
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From a purely aesthetic perspective, I really dig this fire escape. Although the photo does not do it justice. Fire escapes are obviously handy in times of emergency. But not only in regards to a fire that is literally about to burn you, your earthly possessions and your flat to the ground in a chard ruin.
This was one of the only times the cafes in front of the Firaguza mosque were not completely full on a Sunday night. A rain storm had swept over Istanbul for most of the day. Late at night the rain ceased to fall, the clouds cleared and it was suddenly the perfect night for a walk.
