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The Stadium at Aphrodisias707 viewsPam Bloxham, Jim Windlinger and the Lindquists check out the Stadium.
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Seating Plan749 viewsSeating was organized into two tiers, with twenty rows each in the bottom and top tiers.
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Art Nouveau Floral Lamps690 viewsAt the head of the Crystal Staircase.
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The Odeon609 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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Red Room657 viewsThe color red predominates in the drapes, wall fabric and furniture, and even appears in the chandelier. Gold leaf is used extensively in the furnishings and ornamentation.
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Carpets652 viewsCarpets in the Blue Mosque are purchased with donations from worshipers and are continually replaced as they wear out.
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Changing of the Guard703 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.
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We Bombed in Side (pace Joseph Heller)779 viewsMichelle and Chuck warily approach the table aux bombes.
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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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