For me it has always been a city of ruins and of end-of-empire melancholy. I've spent my life either battling with this melancholy or {like all İstanbullus} making it my own.
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In "Istanbul: Memories and the City," Orhan Pamuk reflects on his complex feelings towards Istanbul, describing it as a city filled with remnants of the past and a sense of sadness tied to the decline of empires. This unique atmosphere invokes a deep-seated melancholy in him, one that encompasses the essence of the city itself. He recognizes that many residents of Istanbul share this deep connection with their surroundings.
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