
Bosphorus Bridge654 viewsThe older of the two bridges spanning the Bosphorus. (There has been a third added since this picture was taken.) About 180,000 cars per day pass over it.
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The Spice Bazaar654 viewsUpon disembarking from the cruise boat, we visited this covered mall, which has been around since 1664. All kinds of spices, nuts, candies, etc., are sold here; Sandie emerged with a haul of various kinds of spices as well as Turkish Delights.
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Red Room654 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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Ceremonial Hall Chandelier654 viewsThis is supposedly the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier, with 750 lamps and a weight of four and a half tons. It isn't lit up because only a Sultan could afford the electric bill.
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NGC 1977, The Running Man Nebula in Orion654 viewsA reflection nebula embedded in a bright HII region, Sh2-171, found in Orion's Sword near the Great Orion Nebula M42. Sh2-171 also includes two other nebulae and the star cluster NGC-1981.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022654 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022654 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022654 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022654 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Dallas, October 2022654 viewsDallas, October 2022
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The Market Basilica653 viewsDating from the reign of Augustus (d. 14 AD), this was a 160-meter arcade which hosted both commercial activities and law courts. It was connected via three gates to the Varius Baths, presumably so people who felt soiled by their dealings with lawyers could quickly duck out to cleanse themselves.
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Totality minus 32 minutes653 viewsC2 - 31 min 50 sec
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