14.11.2026 13:20
Footage of three young people defying huge waves in front of the Maiden's Tower during a severe southwesterly wind that affected Istanbul became a worldwide talking point. The footage, which was also shared by foreign accounts, received comments from many users, while the young people's disregard for the danger caused astonishment.
The severe southwesterly wind increasing its effect in Istanbul set the scene for striking images on the Üsküdar coast. In front of the Maiden's Tower, three young people stood still without paying attention to the huge waves crashing against the shore and took photos and videos. While the young people's dangerous moments were also shared by foreign accounts, the images received numerous comments.
SOUTHWESTERLY WIND INTENSIFIED ITS EFFECT IN ISTANBUL
With the arrival of November, wind and cold weather have once again increased their effect in Istanbul. In the megacity, which has been under the influence of the strong southwesterly wind in recent days, rising waves especially along the coastal areas drew attention. Üsküdar coast, one of Istanbul's most visited spots, was also affected by the strong wind and waves. The waves crashing against the shore around the Maiden's Tower at times created impressive scenes.
PHOTO SHOOT AGAINST GIANT WAVES
Üsküdar coast, one of the places where the southwesterly wind was felt most, became a haunt for those who wanted to have photos and videos taken against the waves. In particular, tourists and citizens coming from abroad began taking images with the waves created by the strong wind. Some people stood in front of the waves hitting the shore and recorded those moments.
One of these images particularly drew attention. Three young people in front of the Maiden's Tower did not leave their spots despite the strong wind and huge waves crashing against the shore. The moments of the young people, who posed by standing still in front of the waves, were captured on camera. The young people's waiting without paying attention to the waves surprised onlookers.
FOREIGN ACCOUNTS ALSO SHARED THE IMAGES
The images recorded on the Üsküdar coast were also shared by accounts outside Turkey. The waves created by the severe southwesterly wind in Istanbul and the behavior displayed by the three young people also attracted the attention of foreign users. While numerous comments were made on the images, the young people's relaxed attitude in the face of the huge waves drew attention.