The 1882 map shows features as roads, railroads and stations, selected buildings, and more. It is clear that the Wall delineates the city even centuries after it was built.
This map shows the historical boundaries of the city. We can see how the city has from 1807 (mostly within the Theodosian Walls) to 1960 (almost the size of modern day Istanbul).
In July 2013, developers destroyed the garden of Ismailpasa in Yedikule without warning. Gardeners scrambled to harvest their crops in front of approaching bulldozers.