Balat is a district that has traditionally been home to minorities in the city, with many Jewish families and Greek Orthodox families making it their homes.
The stunning massive Fener Greek High School is still in operation here and you can see it from many different angles all over.
You'll see tons of churches and even a synagogue in the neighborhood.
Along the coast is a Bulgarian church, with iron castings manufactured in Vienna and a belfry tower that was a gift from Russia.
The diversity of the district has bled into the food options available, and the cafés and restaurants are truly spectacular.
It's the kind of district where you can't really go wrong – turn a corner and you're walking past one of the oldest cafés in the city.
You won't find any big brand names in Balat, but you'll find things the likes of which you can find anywhere else in the world.
