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A Room in the Harem512 viewsA typical room in the harem pavilions had walls recessed with rectangular bays filled with sofas.
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Temple of Apollo - detail497 viewsThe Temple of Apollo featured a frieze with Medusa heads.
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Rumelihisari - ("Rumelian Castle")499 viewsBuilt in 1451-52 as part of Sultan Mehmet II's plan of securing the Bosphorus in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople. The blue-striped white structure at the waterside, toward the center, is the modern Aşiyan lighthouse.
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Pianissimo536 viewsYou could say that this one really took the cake.
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Setting523 viewsThe Dogus Hali Carpet Factory is located in the mountains near the city of Denizli - a picturesque locale.
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The Portico of Tiberius484 viewsBegun in the reign of Tiberius, for whom it was named, the Portico includes a large pool, 175 m long, 25 m wide and 1 m deep.
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Kaya Side Hotel at Sunset496 viewsThe central section of the hotel, with the dining area where we were about to enjoy our evening feast, as seen from our room in one of the wings of this enormous hotel.
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Galatasarai Square467 viewsThe midpoint of Istiklal Street, between Galata Tower and Taksim Square. I do not know the name or significance of the organ-pipe monument at left.
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Birdbath490 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 Guard519 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden538 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 Fountain542 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 Sultan474 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard551 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 Sandie456 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs474 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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