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Imperial Gate (Bab-i-Humayun)722 viewsMain entrance to Topkapi Palace., leading to the First Courtyard. Guarded by Al Treder, at left.
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Library Grilles724 viewsThese grilles separate the Library, added in 1739 by Sultan Mahmud I, from the nave.
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Chandeliers632 viewsSupposedly ostrich eggs were put on the chandelirs to keep them free of cobwebs by repelling spiders. I don't know why ostrich eggs would repel spiders, and I didn't see any myself. I suspect that nowadays the cobwebs are taken care of by the cleaning crew.
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Mountain Highway727 viewsIn the Taurus Mountains, en route from Denizli to Antalya.
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Erin go Bragh750 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth.
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Sebasteion755 viewsSolidly built, but not earthquake-proof.
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Taking the High Ground669 viewsI guess these people figured they could get a better view of the eclipse by being a bit closer to the Sun.
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Chandeliers725 viewsEvery room in the Palace seemed to have at least one incredibly elaborate and expensive Bohemian glass chandelier. Some had more than one. I'd hate to have to pay the electric bill.
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Birdbath673 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 Guard726 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden739 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 Fountain733 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 Sultan718 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard763 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 Sandie619 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs680 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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