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View from the Gateway710 viewsView of the Hellenistic Gate as seen through the opening of the Roman Gate.
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You, Andrew Marvell710 viewsAnd strange at Ecbatan the trees
Take leaf by leaf the evening strange...
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Galatasarai Square710 viewsThe midpoint of Istiklal Street, between Galata Tower and Taksim Square. I do not know the name or significance of the organ-pipe monument at left.
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The Spice Bazaar710 viewsUpon disembarking from the cruise boat, we visited this covered mall, which has been around since 1664. All kinds of spices, nuts, candies, etc., are sold here; Sandie emerged with a haul of various kinds of spices as well as Turkish Delights.
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Sun and Marble709 viewsTourists explore the Temple of Apollo while a news camera crew covers preparations for the eclipse.
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Cherie and Michelle at Perge709 viewsFramed by a doorway at the Agora.
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Harem Courtyard709 viewsThe Topkapi harem is something of a maze, consisting of a series of structures , built around courtyards and connected by hallways and walkways.
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Gold Inlay709 viewsOver 420 pounds of gold were used in the construction of the Dolmabahçe Palace.
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Checking into Space Camp Turkey708 viewsLocated in the Aegean Free Zone, Space Camp Turkey was the second institution of its kind to be established worldwide, the original being in Huntsville, Alabama. Its primary focus is to promote education in science by inspiring interest in space travel.
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Roman Lamps708 viewsCandellariae, in various interesting shapes. I especially liked the one in the shape of a foot.
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Bus Stop708 viewsA gas station cum cafe where we stopped for lunch.
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Council Hall Interior Detail708 viewsThe Imperial Council building consists of three main rooms, each with its own dome. The chamber where the Coiuncil held its deliberations was called the Kubbealti.
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