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Stage 2775 viewsAt this point the new creation looks more like a vase than a teapot, but that will soon change.
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Reading room775 viewsThe X-shaped wooden stands held books for readers sitting on the benches.
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Elouise Mattox in Space773 viewsThe Mission Control monitor didn't present a very good picture - sorry, Elouise.
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The Bouleterion, or Odeon773 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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Sandie at Aspendos773 viewsSandie strolls along the road looking for likely photo vistas.
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Elouise Mattox at the Temple of Athena773 viewsAthena was the Greek goddess of wisdom. Here a modern-day Athena surveys the ruins of her predecessor's Temple.
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Mountains of Rugs772 viewsIn all colors and sizes.
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St. Antonio di Padova772 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
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Map of the Ottoman Empire772 viewsShows how the Empire expanded from its early days, when it occupied just a small area of Anatolia and the Balkans, through the 17th century, when it reached its greatest extent. Note that in Turkish the name is "Osmanli," after Osman, the founder; "Ottoman" is a Western corruption.
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Mineral Waters771 viewsIn the mid-20th century, hotels were built over the hot springs, causing considerable damage to the travertine terraces. The hotels were later torn down and replaced with artificial pools.
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Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque771 viewsThe city's premier mosque, built in the 18th century. We only got a glimpse of it on our whirlwind tour of Antalya.
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Ultra-modern Mansions771 viewsNo throwing stones here.
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