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Roman Architecture639 viewsIn contrast to the Theater at Aspendos, the Side theater was built in the Roman style rather than the Greek, because in Side there was no Acropolis - the Greeks liked to build their amphitheaters into hillsides.
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Sebasteion638 viewsSolidly built, but not earthquake-proof.
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Mezze638 viewsTurkish hors-d'oeuvres.
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St. Antonio di Padova638 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
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Automobile of Unknown Origin638 viewsI could not identify the make or model of this car, and I've never seen one like it before or since.
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The Temple of Aphrodite637 viewsIn the late fifth century, after the suppression of a pagan-oriented rebellion against the Eastern Roman Emperor Zeno, the Temple was expanded and converted into a Christian basilica.
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Hydroponics Lab636 viewsWhere Martian carnivorous plants are grown to prepare trainees for an eventual landing on the Red Planet. They also help the staff to deal with uncooperative visitors.
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Fireplace636 viewsFireplaces in the Dolmabahçe Palace are very differnt from the conical fireplaces of the Topkapi, and rather more elaborate.
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Chuck Moonwalker635 viewsThe unbearable lightness of being on the Moon, pace Milos Kundera.
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Flowering Tree635 viewsA herald of Spring.
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The Bouleterion, or Odeon635 viewsCity council meetings were held here. Originally had a vaulted ceiling and seated 1,750 people, but the upper seating rows have collapsed, along with the roof. Dates from the late second or early third century AD.
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Musical Parrot635 viewsThe parrot was actually singing and playing the guitar. The proprietor was just faking it.
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