
First Courtyard687 viewsLooking back along its tree-lined main avenue toward the Imperial Gate.
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Ceiling Decor687 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.
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Wall Detail687 viewsColorful abstract figures underpinned by lustrous alabaster reliefs.
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First Floor Hallway687 viewsFirst Floor Hallway in the Crestmont House
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A Cornucopia of Concealment687 viewsA mind-boggling assortment of masks. And books.
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Balcony687 viewsThe north wing of Sarah and Mike's house. I really like the balcony, which provides a second-floor exit as well as a sun deck, and overhangs the first floor so as to provide cover for a person exiting on the first floor.
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Driveway687 viewsRed Sonja found her place in the sun in the driveway, which conveniently leads directly to the back yard.
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Meteor Crater, October 5, 2022687 viewsMeteor Crater, October 5, 2022
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Galata Bridge686 viewsFishermen line the railings of this 19th-century bridge, and fish-sandwich restaurants occupy the lower level. As for the billboard, I guess the Turks must eat a lot of Kale.
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The Beylerbeyi Palace686 viewsOn the Asian side of the Bosphorus; used as a summer residence by the Sultan. (These guys had more palaces than they knew what to do with.)
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Bedroom686 viewsOne of the bedrooms in the Crestmont house
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Lenin Plaza686 viewsThe little plaza behind the statue of Lenin hosts a grinder shop and a Middle Eastern eatery.
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