
Directions to the Brothel611 viewsThe footprint indicated the way to go; the purse next to the hole announced that it wasn't free, and the hole was for measuring whether you had enough coins to afford it.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias611 viewsThe tour group members are dwarfed by the size of the stadium.
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Fifteen Minutes after Third Contact611 viewsC3 + 15:16
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Kandilli Observatory Telescope611 viewsThis venerable 200 mm Zeiss refractor was located in the dome atop the Observatory. It was purchased in 1918, delivered in 1924, and became operational in 1935 with the completion of the observatory building.
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Golden Gates611 viewsGilded gates and grilles admit visitors and light into the Imperial Council building.
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Tower of Justice (Adalet Kulesi)611 viewsTallest structure in the palace. Located between the Imperial Council room and the harem. It was so constructed that the Sultan could sneak in from the harem and thence to his window in the Council building.
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Gallery Architectural Detail611 viewsThis picture captures the intricate filigree work atop the white marble column, as well as the elegant figures adorning the arches.
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Trompe l'Oeil611 viewsA window apparently open to the outside, with a flowerpot sitting on the sill, is one of many such items in the palace.
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Model Bakery, St Helena611 viewsTheir offerings were mouth-watering, but I didn't get a chance to try them. Next time....
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Assay Office Accoutrements611 viewsThis appears to represent an office where mining claims were evaluated and their worth assessed, so that the office owner could falsify their value and buy them up for a song and a dance.
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Reservation Tipi611 viewsPlateau Indians continued to put up tipis even after they moved into regular houses, and some still use them to house visitors (especially white tourists looking for the authentic Indian experience, who pay lucrative fees for the privilege), or to sleep in during hot summer months (because it was better than the air conditioning supplied by the housing contractors).
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Warm Fuzzies611 viewsThe sign in the yard reminded us of those we saw in the yard of another house we recently visited in Stockton, California.
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