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Basilica585 viewsNext to the Hellenistic Gate is a Christian basilica, built in the 6th century AD.
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Rick and Jim, Hotel Karaca461 viewsRick Gering and Jim Windlinger in the Hotel Karaca lobby in Izmir.
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The Odeon532 viewsA "small" theater (capacity 1500) commisioned in the second century by Publius Vedius Antonius, a wealthy citizen of Ephesus, and his wife; used for political meetings, concerts, theatrical performances, etc.
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1937 Packard 4-door sedan621 views"Ask the man who owns one." Damn few of those around anymore.
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Denizli Apartment Houses753 viewsAs seen from the bus on the way to the Dogus Hali Carpet Factory.
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Side Agora614 viewsBeyond the collapsed walls of the theater, the remains of the ancient Agora are visible. The Side Agora was a marketplace where pirates sold captives as slaves. (Where do you think all those slaves in the ancient world came from?)
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Checking into Space Camp Turkey557 viewsLocated in the Aegean Free Zone, Space Camp Turkey was the second institution of its kind to be established worldwide, the original being in Huntsville, Alabama. Its primary focus is to promote education in science by inspiring interest in space travel.
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Streets of Antalya629 viewsThere seemed to be a lot of construction going on.
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Birdbath575 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 Guard628 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden642 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 Fountain672 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 Sultan606 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard660 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 Sandie532 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs560 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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