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Local Color516 viewsIn the 1970s and 80s the Istiklal side streets were notorious for their bars and bordellos, but then gentrification set in; we saw plenty of bars and pubs, but no evidence of any bordellos.
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Water Tower545 viewsAnother piece of the Aspendos Aqueduct.
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Doorways504 viewsThe Agora hosted many shops and offices, of which only the doorways now remain.
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Byzantine Gate509 viewsCharles and Elouise Mattox stroll down the main street near the Byzantine Gate.
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Who's afraid of the 5DF?476 viewsNot Sandie - she's having way too much fun on this contraption!
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Piece de Resistance439 viewsThe Kitchen Team makes their grand entry with their masterpiece, the Nuclear Bombe, otherwise known as a Baked Alaska.
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Stoa Stonework506 viewsCorinthian columns supporting a corner of the stoa.
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Wind Turbine Blade Factory560 viewsInterior of the factory, showing blades under construction.
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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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