In the internet’s latest viral moment, an Istanbul street food vendor is pulling crowds from across the world, just to snap a selfie with him.
Alper Temel, a chestnut and corn seller, has been working at his family’s street food stall in Istanbul for seven years, alongside his two brothers. But, since 2024 when videos of Temel and his good looks went viral on social media, the stall in the historic waterfront district of Karaköy has attracted an influx of tourists and fans.
Tourists flock to see Istanbul's viral street vendor
In Istanbul, a corn vendor is pulling bigger crowds than some of the city's monuments. CNN's Leroy Ah Ben went to find out why tourists are crossing the city to snatch a selfie with him.
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