Dardanelles
This is the strait connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
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Dardanelles
Interesting fortification on the shoreline.
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Dardanelles
Just a reminder that we're in Turkey now.
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Istanbul
The beauty of sunset accentuating the minarets gives`an enchanting aura that...
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Istanbul
A modern cityscape emerges through the haze as one approaches from the Sea of...
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Istanbul
An always exotic cityscape pleases the eye along the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
A busy pedestrianized street near Taksim Square affords a fantastic one...
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Istanbul
Always a fascinating cityscape along the shores of the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
Vibrant streets near Taksim Square.
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Istanbul
A relative lull in the otherwise frenetic streetlife around Taksim Square.
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Istanbul
The juxtaposition of a freighter and the grand Hagia Sofia underline...
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Istanbul
The beauty of Hagia Sofia proclaims itself the jewel of the Sultanahmet...
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Istanbul
Ice cream vendors not only purvey cool treats, they double as street...
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Istanbul
A closer look at my favourite Istanbul landmark from the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
Many labyrinthine back alleys to explore here.
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Istanbul
An interesting back alley shot with formidable road spikes in the foreground....
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Istanbul
A view of modern skyscrapers sprouting from the hilly terrain on the European...
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Istanbul
Another view of new skyscrapers.
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Istanbul
Istanbul is alive for all the senses by day and night although there was no...
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Istanbul
Cityscape demonstrating the terracing to take advantage of space on the hilly...
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Istanbul
A lighthouse at a point of narrowing in the Bosphorus with the Asian...
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Istanbul
A look at the Asian side. This is mostly residential and not on the tourist...
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Istanbul
A night scene that demonstrates the vibrancy of this fascinating city.
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Istanbul
I believe this is the Dolmabahce Palace as seen from the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
Eerie view of the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofia reflected in the waters of the...
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Istanbul.
A harbour scene from the deck of a cruise ship. Yet another architecturally...
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Istanbul
The medieva Galata Tower, a remnant of the Genoese influences.l
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Istanbul
The Bosphorus Bridge unites European Istanbul with Asian Istanbul.
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Istanbul
A view of the Bosphorus Bridge from the European shore of the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
Another view of the Bosphorus Bridge.
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Istanbul
A postcard vendor at the hippodrome in Sultanahmet.
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Istanbul.
One of six minarets that distinguish the Sultanahmet Mosque aka the...
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Istanbul
Two more of the 6 minarets of the blue mosque.
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Istanbul
Exquisite interior of the Blue Mosque.
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Istanbul
Arabic characters ar Blue Mosque.
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Istanbul
Detail of ceramics that contribute to the name of the blue mosque.
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Istanbul
Interior of Hagia Sofia.....1500 years young. Survived an earthquake....
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Istanbul
Interior of Hagia Sofia. Christian frescoes were plastered over when...
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Istanbul
Example of extreme house of worship makeover. Arabic calligraphy...
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Istanbul
Very interesting wrought iron light fixture.
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Istanbul
Interesting pattern of marble, interior of Hagia Sofia.
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Istanbul
This shot gives some perspective to the grandeur of Hagia Sofia.
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Istanbul
Interesting fresco, I believe one of the characters flanking mother...
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Istanbul
Moslem woman at Topkapi Palace. Turkey is quite secular and defies...
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Istanbul
View of that part of European Istanbul north of the Golden Horn, dominated by...
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Istanbul
View of Galata Tower and area north of Golden Horn viewed from Topkapi...
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Istanbul
A nice example of the aristic window treatments at Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
Beautiful and unique craftsmanship on door at Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
Door at Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
Beautiful ceramics at Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul.
The divan at Topkapi Palace. This was a type of sultan's cabinet...
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Istanbul
Anglers on the Bosphorus shoreline.
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Istanbul
Fishing is a common pasttime along the banks of the Bosphorus and this...
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Istanbul
Doorway at side of Blue Mosque.
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Istanbul
A view of the Asian side studded with aaapartment complexes and mosques.
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Istanbul.
I couldn't fit in all six minarets. Viewed from the park adjoining it and...
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istanbul
An interesting study in contrasts along the shores of the Bosphorus...
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Istanbul
Domino players among the souvenir shops of Sultanahmet district....
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Istanbul
Twilight lends an aura of serenity to this bustling metropolis.
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Istanbul
A cornucopia of fresh produce lends colour to the night. Figs were in...
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Hagia Sophia emerging behind its lush gardens.
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Istanbul
Hagia Sofia served as a Christian church for a thousand years and then as an...
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istanbul
Cypress and eucalyptus lined roadway parallel to the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
Hagia Sofia from another angle to highlight the gardens.
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Istanbul
The jewel of Istanbul viewed from the Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
The Bosphorus Bridge by night...changes colour regularly from red to pink to...
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Istanbul
East meets west, on an individual scale, at Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
An image of a Turkish chef in the sultan's kitchen at the Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
Taking a break from touring the Topkapi Palace.
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Topkapi palace wash station.
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Awesome doorway in the divan building.
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Entrance gate to Topkapi Palace.
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Exterior of kitchen at Topkapi Palace demonstrating tajine like smoke stacks...
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Istanbul
Interior wall at Topkapi Palace.
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Elaborate stonework on tower at entrance gate of Dolmabahce Palace on the...
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Istanbul
Intriguing floor pattern at Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
Words of wisdom at the customs building at the port. A city where mosques,...
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Istanbul
All sizes of watercraft navigate the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul
More artful window dressing at the Topkapi Palace.
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Istanbul
Yet another example of the artistry of interior design at the Topkapi Palace.
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