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Tile Damage712 viewsA thermal protective system tile from one of the shuttles, showing the wear and tear inflicted during the course of several missions.
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Imperial Gate Mosaic712 viewsOnly the emperiors could enter via the Imperial Gate. The mosaic above the Imperial Gate depicts the emperior bowing before Christ, with the Virgin Mary on the left and the Archangel Gabriel on the right.
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Ablution Fountain712 viewsadirvan (fountain for ritual ablutions), added by Sultan Mahmud I in 1740.
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Detail of the Temple of Hadrian711 viewsErected on Curetes Street in the early 2nd century AD.
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Jerry & Sandie at Side711 viewsHaving successfully evaded capture by janissaries or pirates, with the fabled Mediterranean Sea at our backs.
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A Room Full of Tiles711 viewsA tour de force of beautiful and varied tilework.
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Local Color711 viewsIn the 1970s and 80s the Istiklal side streets were notorious for their bars and bordellos, but then gentrification set in; we saw plenty of bars and pubs, but no evidence of any bordellos.
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Firuz Ağa Mosque711 viewsBuilt around 1491 by Firuz Ağa, chief treasurer of Sultan Bayezid II. Located very close to Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace.
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Grave of Enrico Dandolo711 viewsDoge of Venice and leader of the Crusader forces that sacked Constantinople in 1204. In the southern gallery. He died during the expedition and was buried in Aya Sophia.
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Curetes Street, leading down to Celsus Library. 710 viewsThe fire was set by barbarians, who have stormed the city and are attempting to burn it down.
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End of the Aqueduct710 viewsThe aqueduct terminates in another water tower at the Aspendos Acropolis.
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Temple of Apollo - detail710 viewsThe Temple of Apollo featured a frieze with Medusa heads.
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