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Column Detail691 viewsThe capitals of the marble columns displayed some extremely intricate filigree work.
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Gate of the Sultan691 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.
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The Grand Theater of Ephesus690 viewsBuilt at the foot of Panayir Mountain, the Grand Theater dates from the first century A.D. Other than the Temple of Artemis, which no longer exists, it was the most imposing structure of Ephesus.
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1934 Chevrolet Woody Station Wagon690 viewsAn ancestor of the Woody station wagons of the late Forties and Fifties, which became wildly popular among surfers in the '60s as a means of transporting surfboards to and from the beaches.
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Who's afraid of the 5DF?690 viewsNot Sandie - she's having way too much fun on this contraption!
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Amphitheater Ascent690 viewsKathy and David Lindquist climb the Amphitheater aisle steps.
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Taking a fall690 viewsThe bottoms of the pools are quite slippery, and it's easy to take a spill.
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Where Carpets Are Made690 viewsEntrance to the Dogus Hali Carpet Factory.
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Magic690 viewsHow does such an intricately patterned creation emerge from a mere collection of assorted threads?
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Side Agora690 viewsBeyond the collapsed walls of the theater, the remains of the ancient Agora are visible. The Side Agora was a marketplace where pirates sold captives as slaves. (Where do you think all those slaves in the ancient world came from?)
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Corners690 viewsAt each corner of the square formed by the upper galleries, there is an exedra - a semicircular columned recess which relieves the starkness of sharp corners and provides nooks for conversation.
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Houses on the Hill689 viewsThe modern-looking structures on the left of the Library were constructed to protect the ancient houses on the hill, which are roofless and open to the weather.
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