probably they were happier then todays..  http://www.izlesene.com/video/nostalji-istanbul-nostalji/885097

and a bit more tranguil probably..  http://www.zaplat.com/video/gezinti_videolari/19429/%C4%B0stanbul_Nostalji

Lovely old photos!

its so nice feeling to listening this wonderfull city with closed eyes as in the poet´s lines...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOsTdqFFOcU&feature=related

a great kindness,courtesy,elegance...were hiden on everythings of past in the songs even.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8dUrojEWcE&feature=PlayList&p=C88929A1F3B7ED66&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=111