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 | Turkey 2006Eclipse trip to Turkey, March 22 - April 2, 2006. Included visits to Izmir, Ephesus, Selcuk, Aphrodisias, Hieropolis, Pamukkale, Denizli, Antalya, Perge, Aspendos, Side/Manavgat, and of course Istanbul. This is the terrestrial side of the trip only; the eclipse pictures are in the Eclipses and Transits album under Astronomical Images/Solar System. |
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Sundial741 viewsDates from the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, who died in 1481.
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The Marina Restaurant and Bar814 viewsWine and dine amidst the ruins.
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Amphitheater Ascent734 viewsKathy and David Lindquist climb the Amphitheater aisle steps.
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Flowering Tree766 viewsA herald of Spring.
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Lioness with Cubs695 viewsMischievous little devils.
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Stone Ramp781 viewsThe dimly-lit passageway from the upper gallery to the ground floor.
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Hunting Scene718 viewsThis finely painted jug featured Turkish noblemen on horseback pursuing various wild animals.
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Sultanahmet Köftecisi776 viewsAfter visiting Topkapi Palace, We ate lunch in this restaurant on Divan Yolu Avenue, near the Firuz Ağa mosque.
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Birdbath687 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 Guard736 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Garden750 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 Fountain743 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 Sultan726 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Palace Guard773 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 Sandie629 viewsIn the garden of the Dolmabahçe Palace.Oct 21, 2019
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Lioness with Cubs695 viewsMischievous little devils.Oct 21, 2019
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