
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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Post-Totality 3653 viewsThe Sun hits the horizon, about a quarter through post-totality.
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The Wading Pool653 viewsThe morning air was chilly, but the waters were warm.
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Still another view of Kursunlu Falls653 viewsIt was hard to take a bad picture here.
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Basilica653 viewsNext to the Hellenistic Gate is a Christian basilica, built in the 6th century AD.
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View from the Gateway653 viewsView of the Hellenistic Gate as seen through the opening of the Roman Gate.
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Pre-Totality 9653 viewsAnd Spain go under and the shore
Of Africa the gilded sand
And evening vanish and no more
The low pale light across that land
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Touring the Blue Mosque653 viewsThe Blue Mosque is both a working mosque and one of the main tourist attractions of Istanbul. Here our tour group gathers for instruction by Attila in its history and architecture, as well as the rules of etiquette for visitors.
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Supporting columns653 views336 marble columns support the ceiling of the Cistern. Each column is 9 metres (30 ft) high. They are arranged in 12 rows of 28 columns spaced 5 metres (16 ft) apart.
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The Exception653 viewsThe streetcars that run to and from Taksim Square are the sole exception to the prohibition on motor vehicles on Istiklal Street.
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Taverna Sarni653 viewsThis restaurant appeared to be built right onto the palace wall, as were the other buildings we passed on this narrow street.
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