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Erin go Bragh584 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth.
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Minbar584 viewsThe pulpit from which the Imam delivered sermons on Fridays. Obviously not part of the original cathedral, the minbar was added during the reign of Murad III (1574–1595).
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Tile Damage583 viewsA thermal protective system tile from one of the shuttles, showing the wear and tear inflicted during the course of several missions.
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Main Street of Ancient Perge583 viewsA colonnaded street led from the Hellenistic Gate to the Nymphaeum.
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Column, View near Base583 viewsIt took three shots to capture this column in adequate detail. This is the section nearest the base. I don't know the identity of the figure depicted here; my guess is that it's a public official performing a sacrifice to Artemis.
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Hunting Scene583 viewsThis finely painted jug featured Turkish noblemen on horseback pursuing various wild animals.
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Another view of the Ortaköy Mosque583 viewsOfficially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii - Grand Imperial Mosque - it is noted for its high bay windows, which are cunningly contrived to stage a "light show" using both sunlight and reflected light from the water.
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Masked Man583 viewsAttila warned us that there was a danger of avian flu and told us that we should wear masks to Aya Sophia. I had brought some surgical masks to wear on airplane flights, so this was an opportunity to make good use of them.
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Chuck Mattox at the Amphitheater582 viewsPondering the ephemerality of human creations.
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Sun and Marble582 viewsTourists explore the Temple of Apollo while a news camera crew covers preparations for the eclipse.
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Tiled Doorway582 viewsEntrance to the Circumcision Pavilion.
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Full Veil582 viewsA strict Islamic family visits the upper gallery of Aya Sophia.
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