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Richmond Hotel Lobby747 viewsLocated on Istiklal Street in the Beyoĝlu district of Istanbul, the Richmond was well-placed to optimize our navigation of the city.
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Bosphorus Gate747 viewsThis is the gate you enter if you arrive by water.
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Sandie at the Controls746 viewsSandie is in the left seat, the pilot's chair of the Discovery Space Shuttle.
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Flowering Tree746 viewsA herald of Spring.
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Sebasteion - Temple of Augustus746 viewsMembers of our tour group check out the Sebasteion.
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Silk thread spinning746 viewsHere we see the how the "threadlets" from the cocoons are gathered and spun into threads suitable for weaving into a rug.
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Our Flying Carpet746 viewsPerhaps not the most beautiful, certainly not among the more expensive in the showroom, but it suited our taste and didn't bankrupt us.
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Basilica Cistern745 viewsThis huge underground cistern was built in the reign of Justinian (527-565 AD) to provide a filtered water supply for the Imperial Palace and surrounding area.
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Pebble Mosaic Walkway745 viewsI wish I had a walkway like this leading to my front door. This leads to the harem; the Terrace Kiosk can be seen in the background.
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Guarding the Palace745 viewsA Turkish Green Beret stands guard at the Bâb-ı Hümâyûn.
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Footpath744 viewsSome travelers are taking advantage of the pathway which leads up the hill from the town to the wading pools.
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Carpets Galore744 viewsCherie and Sandie marvel at the profusion of rugs in the lobby.
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