Merdivenli Yokuş Evleri

"The Merdivenli Yokuş Evleri (Turkish for "Staircase Street Houses") are a row of colorful houses located in the Balat neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. The houses are built on a steep hill and are connected by a series of steps. The houses are painted in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, yellow, and green. They are decorated with flowers, plants, and traditional Turkish ornaments. The Merdivenli Yokuş Evleri were built in the 19th century by Armenian and Greek families. The houses were originally built as wooden structures, but they were later rebuilt in brick and stone. The houses were originally used as residential homes, but they are now used as shops, cafes, and restaurants."