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Turkish Labyrinth699 viewsSandie was late returning to the agreed-upon rendezvous, and I feared that she would become lost in the Grand Bazaar and end up in a harem, enslaved by the janissaries. But luckily she showed up just in time.
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Travertine gel698 viewsWhen water from the hot springs, supersaturated with calcium carbonate, reaches the the surface, carbon dioxide degasses from it, and the mineral precipitates out as a soft gel - hence the slipperiness of the wading pools. Eventually the gel hardens into travertine.
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Roman Gate698 viewsA visit to Perge begins by entering through the Roman Gate, built in the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
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Approaches to the Blue Mosque698 viewsThe Blue Mosque was intended to demonstrate that Islamic architects could build structures to rival Hagia Sophia in size and majesty.
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Galatasarai High School Gate698 viewsThe oldest secondary school in Turkey, located in Galatasarai Square.
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Lustration Urn698 viewsDavid Lindquist with his mascot bear Hero kneels next to one of two huge urns carved from single blocks of marble. They date from the Hellenistic era - 300 BC or so - but were brought here from Pergamon during the reign of Sultan Murad III (r. 1574-1595).
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Barefoot in Pamukkale697 viewsChuck and Elouise Mattox wade in the pools of Pamukkale, where shoelessness is mandatory.
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Nazar Boncugu697 viewsJim Windlinger demonstrates one possible use of the Turkish anti-evil-eye amulet, the Nazar Boncugu. Note on pronunciation: the "c" in "boncugu" is pronounced like an English "j", and the g is silent, so pronounce it as if it were spelled "nazar bonju".
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The Amphitheater at Side697 viewsNot as large or well preserved as the Aspendos Theater, but far better placed to view the eclipse!
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Blue Mosque - interior697 viewsThe mosque has over 200 stained-glass windows. The glass for the windows was a gift from Venice to the Sultan.
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Southwestern Entrance Mosaic697 viewsDates from the reign of Emperor Basil II (976-1025). Depicts the Virgin Mary seated in the center with the Christ child on her lap, with Emperior Constantine on the right, presenting a model of the city of Constantinople, and Emperor Justinian on the left, presenting a model of Hagia Sophia.
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Art Nouveau Floral Lamps697 viewsAt the head of the Crystal Staircase.
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