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The Pollio Fountain611 viewsSo called because people who had polio were cured by bathing in it. No, I made that up. Actually, it is named for the Pollio family, a prominent Ephesus family who had it built in 97 AD.
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Sandie pilots the Discovery611 viewsAnd enjoys it, apparently.
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Garden Fountain611 viewsOne of the cutest of the many beautiful fountains found in the gardens of the Topkapi Palace.
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Deësis Close-up611 viewsJesus and John the Baptist.
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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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Directions to the Brothel610 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 Aphrodisias610 viewsOne can imagine Ben-Hur and Messala duking it out in chariot races here.
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The Stadium at Aphrodisias610 viewsThe tour group members are dwarfed by the size of the stadium.
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Lap of Luxury610 viewsThe Kaya Side was probably the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in, not excepting Las Vegas. The roses and rose petals scattered around the bathroom added an extra touch of opulence to an already outstanding ambience.
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Kandilli Observatory Telescope610 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 Gates610 viewsGilded gates and grilles admit visitors and light into the Imperial Council building.
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