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Column Capital693 viewsThe Basilica Cistern was constructed with columns salvaged from ruins of older buildings, brought to Constantinople from all parts of the Roman Empire.
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The Conqueror's Pavilion693 viewsHouses the Imperial Treasury. Built around 1460, in the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror. Among other items, this building contains the Topkapi Dagger, the object of the heist depicted in the 1964 movie Topkapi, one of my favorite films.
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Tower of Justice (Adalet Kulesi)693 viewsTallest structure in the palace. Located between the Imperial Council room and the harem. It was so constructed that the Sultan could sneak in from the harem and thence to his window in the Council building.
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Hagia Irene693 viewsInside the First Courtyard of the Topkapi Palace stands the Church of St. Irene, originally built in the 4th century, burned down in 532 and rebuilt in 548, now open as a museum and, because of its extraordinary acoustics, as a concert hall.
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To the Point692 viewsThe man standing by the point of the blade gives you an idea of the size of these things.
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How do I land this thing?692 viewsChuck tries to find the runway at Cape Canaveral so he can land the Space Shuttle.
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Orientation Session692 viewsFacilities at Space Camp Turkey feature simulators to give participants the sensations of working and living in space. The orientation tells you what to expect, what are your chances of survival, etc.
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Chuck Mattox at the Amphitheater692 viewsPondering the ephemerality of human creations.
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Orchestra and Stage692 viewsThe Amphitheater was a venue for major spectacles, such as gladiatorial combats.
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Nomad Living Quarters692 viewsA plethora of rugs helps keep the place warm in winter.
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And the winner is...692 viewsIt was hard to choose among so many, but I think if I had to pick a favorite dinnerware design, it wouid be this one.
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Ceiling Detail692 viewsIn the Empress' Loge.
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