
Sundown717 viewsTaken just after sunset, this unfiltered shot provided a fitting conclusion to the eclipse experience.
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The Theater at Hieropolis717 viewsConstructed in the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD), the Theater seated 15,000 people and was one of the largest and finest in the ancient world. It was wrecked by an earthquake in the 7th century AD.
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The White Cliffs of Pamukkale717 viewsThe hot springs located at Pamukkale are the source of mineral-rich water which flows over the cliffs, depositing calcium carbonate which hardens into travertine.
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Pamukkale Village717 viewsThe town at the foot of the cliffs is shrouded in mist.
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Eat at Yusuf's717 viewsEels were considered a great delicacy in Roman times (and still are in many places).
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NGC 7789 - Open Cluster in Cassiopeia717 viewsDiscovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783 and nicknamed "Caroline's Rose" because of its supposed floral appearance. Distance from Earth is about 7,600 light-years.
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Bombe II717 viewsIn the movie, the dessert chef and heroine, played by Jacqueline Bisset, is to be killed by a bomb within a bombe. The Kaya Side bombes also exploded, but only with flavor in one's mouth.
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Sigara Böreği717 viewsEgg rolls, or their Turkish equivalent, stuffed with potato, feta or meat, next to cabbage flowers.
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The Red Shelf717 viewsIn contrast to the dominant blue, this shelf featured red wares.
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Erin go Bragh717 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth.
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Cut-throat Castle717 viewsThe original name of Rumelihisari was "Boğazkesen", which means "strait-cutter"; but "boğaz" means "throat" as well as "strait" in Turkish, so the implication was that it was going to cut the throat of Byzantium - which it did.
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Ceremonial Hall Dome717 viewsThe domed ceiling of the Ceremonial Hall. The dome is 118 feet high. Note the thin, frail-looking cable from which the 4.5 ton chandelier is suspended. I wouldn't want to be under the chandelier in an earthquake.
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