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Council Hall - Domed Ceiling675 viewsThe Council Hall dates from the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (16th century), but has been restored several times since. The rococo decorations seen here date from the renovations of 1792 and 1819.
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The Stone of Million675 viewsAt left, all that remains of a domed building from the 4th century AD which marked the starting point for measuring distances to all parts of the Byzantine Empire.
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Waterborne Fountain675 viewsThis fountain marked the entrance to the Golden Horn from the Bosphorus. In the background is the Galata Bridge across the Golden Horn.
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Medhal (Reception Room)675 viewsThe main entrance hall, where a visit to the Dolmabahçe Palace begins. Guests would wait here to be escorted to their appointed destination by a palace protocol officer.
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NGC 4631, The Whale Galaxy675 viewsA barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. Contains a central starburst - a region of intense star formation. The "calf" - the nearby dwarf galaxy - is NGC 4527.
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Cumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022675 viewsCumbres & Toltec RR, Oct. 7, 2022
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Dallas, October 2022675 viewsDallas, October 2022
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Meteor Crater, October 5, 2022675 viewsMeteor Crater, October 5, 2022
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Meteor Crater, October 5, 2022675 viewsMeteor Crater, October 5, 2022
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The Show Goes On674 viewsThis is still a working theater; in the spring and summer the Aspendos International Festival of Opera and Ballet offers a series of music and drama productions.
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The Original674 viewsHow the Nymphaeum was supposed to look, and did look, when it was built. Note how the water from hillside springs flowed down the steps underneath the statue of Kestros and into the canal leading to the city gates.
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