The Peculiar World of "Window-to-Window" Living

One aspect of Turkish living that frequently bewilders foreigners is the prevalence of "window-to-window" buildings. Reportedly, numerous apartments in Turkey are designed in this manner, and surprisingly, it is entirely legal.

"I can't fathom how people live like this; the neighbors can practically see everything inside your apartment," lamented one blogger. It's safe to say that this type of accommodation is also quite unfamiliar to us.

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