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Imperial Gate (Bab-i-Humayun)710 viewsMain entrance to Topkapi Palace., leading to the First Courtyard. Guarded by Al Treder, at left.
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Chuck Mattox at the Amphitheater728 viewsPondering the ephemerality of human creations.
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Local Color740 viewsThis yali took the prize for having the most flamboyant color.
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The Temple of Apollo707 viewsDeliberately built on an active earthquake fault, which emits carbon dioxide gas. See the description for the Plutonion.
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Curetes Street, leading down to Celsus Library. 686 viewsThe fire was set by barbarians, who have stormed the city and are attempting to burn it down.
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Restoration Work645 viewsThe scaffolding seen on the left in this picture filled the center of the nave; it was erected to enable restoration work on the dome, conducted with the aid of a grant from the World Monuments Fund. The work was completed sometime after our visit in 2006.
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Side Streets of Beyoğlu739 viewsThe narrow streets branching off Istiklal were a veritable warren of pubs, cafes, markets and other small shops.
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VIP Boxes698 viewsSome things never change - the ancients had their VIP boxes at sporting events too. Note Elouise Mattox exploring the stadium entrance at bottom.
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Birdbath662 viewsThis exquisite garden fixture appears to be something like a birdbath, but there was no placard to indicate its purpose.Oct 21, 2019
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Changing of the Guard713 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden726 viewsMuch attention and care was devoted to the flowers growing on the grounds of the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the flowers showed their appreciation.Oct 21, 2019
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Garden Fountain720 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Gate of the Sultan706 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard752 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.Oct 21, 2019
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Jerry and Sandie608 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs668 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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