Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

Home > Adventures Abroad > Turkey 2006

Last additions - Turkey 2006
Topkapi-20060331-0966.jpg
Pavilion Windows587 viewsGilded grates of one of the gorgeously decorated pavilions in the harem.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0976.jpg
Stained-Glass Windows546 viewsThe harem pavilions contained many fine examples of the genre.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0953.jpg
Sundial564 viewsDates from the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, who died in 1481.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0956.jpg
The Conqueror's Pavilion604 viewsHouses the Imperial Treasury. Built around 1460, in the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror. Among other items, this building contains the Topkapi Dagger, the object of the heist depicted in the 1964 movie Topkapi, one of my favorite films.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0940.jpg
The Gate of Felicity640 viewsEntrance to the Third Courtyard, where the private residence of the Sultan was located. Also known as the Gate of the White Eunuchs. Entry was permitted only by permission of the Sultan.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0951.jpg
Doorway with Bells657 viewsEntrance to the Has Oda, the Privy Chamber.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0938.jpg
Golden Gates610 viewsGilded gates and grilles admit visitors and light into the Imperial Council building.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0903.jpg
Kitchens629 viewsIn these kitchens, a staff of 800 prepared meals for over 4000 people.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0931.jpg
Dome of the Council Hall604 viewsThe Imperial Council building had three chambers, each crowned with a dome.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0900.jpg
Council Chamber Interior Detail719 viewsIntricately patterned ceiling and wall decorations of the Council Chamber.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0901.jpg
Chimneys616 viewsThe kitchens had 20 chimneys in two rows.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0894.jpg
Ceiling Decor586 viewsConsummate artistry was expressed in every aspect of the palace structure, including the ceilings. The ugly hanging pipes are presumably a modern addition - a safeguard against the fires which devastated many parts of the palace in previous times.Oct 05, 2019
740 files on 62 page(s) 17

Debug Info 
Debug Output: show / hide