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Random files - Turkey 2006 |
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Town in Turkey609 viewsI don't know what its name was, because I don't know what route we took from Aphrodisias to Pamukkale. It might have been Karacasu.
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Medallion704 viewsThe huge circular medallions date from the renovation of 1847-49 undertaken by Sultan Abdulmajid. They are inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, the first four caliphs, and the grandchildren of Muhammad.
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Flowering Tree724 viewsA herald of Spring.
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"Atmospheric" Pay Toilet676 viewsI thought this was an odd way of putting it.
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The Conqueror's Pavilion698 viewsHouses the Imperial Treasury. Built around 1460, in the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror. Among other items, this building contains the Topkapi Dagger, the object of the heist depicted in the 1964 movie Topkapi, one of my favorite films.
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Ming Vase589 viewsThe OIttoman sultans had a penchant for the most exquisite Chinese wares.
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Trees701 viewsMany of the trees in the palace courtyards have been ravaged by fungi which hollow them out but do not kill them.
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But where's my handle?652 viewsThe spout is attached; the next step will be to apply the handle.
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Birdbath655 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 Guard703 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden719 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 Fountain713 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 Sultan698 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard745 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 Sandie600 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs651 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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