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Royal Loge642 viewsThe retiring rooms of the Royal Loge were the headquarters of the Grand Vizier during the suppression of the Janissary Corps in 1826.
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Baker's Dozens642 viewsWhile we were waiting to board our boat for the Bosphorus cruise, I shot this picture of a bread vendor wearing his wares like a hat.
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Palace Garden642 viewsMuch attention and care was devoted to the flowers growing on the grounds of the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the flowers showed their appreciation.
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Carpets Galore641 viewsCherie and Sandie marvel at the profusion of rugs in the lobby.
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Jerry & Sandie at Kursunlu Park641 viewsNext stop: Perge.
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Pianissimo641 viewsYou could say that this one really took the cake.
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Decanter with Daisies641 viewsComplemented by the painting on the wall behind it - obviously they were hoping to sell the two as a pair.
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Mountains of Rugs640 viewsIn all colors and sizes.
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Hookah and Hayrick640 viewsI expected to see a Bombyx Mori Caterpillar smoking the hookah, but he was taking a break.
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St. Antonio di Padova640 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
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Local Color640 viewsIn the 1970s and 80s the Istiklal side streets were notorious for their bars and bordellos, but then gentrification set in; we saw plenty of bars and pubs, but no evidence of any bordellos.
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The Gate of Felicity640 viewsEntrance to the Third Courtyard, where the private residence of the Sultan was located. Also known as the Gate of the White Eunuchs. Entry was permitted only by permission of the Sultan.
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