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The Waterfront at Side494 viewsIn Hellenistic and Roman times Side functioned both as a great commercial entrepot and a pirate base. The silting-up of its harbor beginning around the 6th century AD, coupled with incursions of Taurus Mountain highlanders and later Arab fleets, caused Side to yield its pre-eminence to Antalya.
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Baker's Dozens493 viewsWhile we were waiting to board our boat for the Bosphorus cruise, I shot this picture of a bread vendor wearing his wares like a hat.
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Amphitheater Entrance492 viewsBuilt in the first century AD, refurbished in the second, and wrecked by an earthquake in the fourth.
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1948 Mercury Wombat Convertible492 viewsBehind it is an early '50s Dodge. "Wombat" is not an official model name, but rather a nickname assigned by '60s hot-rodders.
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Totality Sunset492 viewsAn unedited photo of the eclipse site at totality.
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Palace Guard492 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.
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Tetrapylon Pediment491 viewsThe pediment was decorated with relief figures of Eros and Nike hunting among the acanthus leaves.
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Turkish Tattoo Parlor491 viewsEmporium of Body Art. Apparently the fashion for adorning one's body with bizarre designs has caught on just about everywhere.
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Monumental Gate491 viewsThe main gate to the courtyard of the Blue Mosque is described as "monumental but narrow."
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St. Antonio di Padova491 viewsThe largest Catholic church in Turkey, located on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
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Mountain Highway489 viewsIn the Taurus Mountains, en route from Denizli to Antalya.
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The Marina Restaurant and Bar489 viewsWine and dine amidst the ruins.
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