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Mediterranean Vista737 viewsPalatial residences perch atop the heights on the east side of the Old Harbor, overlooking the Mediterrranean Sea.
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Silver Mosque737 viewsIn an otherwise unremarkable town on our route from Denizli to Antalya.
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The Hen's Eye Column737 viewsA column engraved with raised pictures of a hen's eye, slanted branches, and tears. Legend says that the tears pay tribute to the many slaves who died during the construction of the Cistern.
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Medusa Heads737 viewsThere are two marble Medusa heads in the Basilica Cistern, both used as column pedestals. Their origin is unknown. This one is upside-down.
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Erin go Bragh737 viewsBeyoğlu is truly an international district, with pubs, restaurants, cafes, churches, consulates, etc. from practically every country on earth.
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The Executioner's Fountain737 viewsThis may be the fountain where, as legend has it, the Sultan's executioner washed off his sword after lopping off a victim's head.
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Chandeliers737 viewsEvery room in the Palace seemed to have at least one incredibly elaborate and expensive Bohemian glass chandelier. Some had more than one. I'd hate to have to pay the electric bill.
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Bas-Relief in the Museum736 viewsThis was among the works of art on display in the museum.
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Dining Companions736 viewsChuck and Elouise munch away on the Kaya Side goodies, as do Jim Windlinger, Attila, Michelle and Cherie at the next table. The emply seats opposite Chuck and Elouise are ours; Sandie and I were scampering about taking pictures.
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Ceremonial Hall Dome736 viewsThe domed ceiling of the Ceremonial Hall. The dome is 118 feet high. Note the thin, frail-looking cable from which the 4.5 ton chandelier is suspended. I wouldn't want to be under the chandelier in an earthquake.
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To the Point735 viewsThe man standing by the point of the blade gives you an idea of the size of these things.
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The Theater at Hieropolis735 viewsConstructed in the reign of Hadrian (117-138 AD), the Theater seated 15,000 people and was one of the largest and finest in the ancient world. It was wrecked by an earthquake in the 7th century AD.
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