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Rumelihisari - ("Rumelian Castle")704 viewsBuilt in 1451-52 as part of Sultan Mehmet II's plan of securing the Bosphorus in preparation for the conquest of Constantinople. The blue-striped white structure at the waterside, toward the center, is the modern Aşiyan lighthouse.
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Binocular Projection, continued703 viewsThe Moon has now covered up about half the Sun's disk.
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Dome of the Council Hall703 viewsThe Imperial Council building had three chambers, each crowned with a dome.
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Rüstem Pasha Mosque703 viewsNamed for the Grand Vizier and son-in-law of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, this mosque was designed by the great architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1563.
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Remains703 viewsThe objects exhibited here are remains of an older Aya Sophia, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II, who dedicated it in 415 AD, and destroyed during the Nika riots of 532.
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Istanbul Street Scene703 viewsOn our way to the Grand Bazaar.
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The Anatolia Restaurant702 viewsWe stopped here for dinner after viewing the ruins of Aphrodisias. While obviously tourist-oriented, it was top-notch.
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The Plutonion702 viewsThe Gate to the Underworld, next to the Temple of Apollo. Leads to a small cave filled with suffocating carbon dioxide gas. The local priests knew how to find pockets of oxygen, so that they could emerge unscathed, and pretend to be under divine protection.
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Sandie in Perge702 viewsA nymph visits the Nymphaeum.
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Dessert Trays702 viewsA stunning array of desserts was awaiting us in the dining room.
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Weather Readiness702 viewsElouise came prepared for extreme winter weather, up to and including Arctic blasts, while Chuck was all set for a balmy day at the beach.
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Supporting columns702 views336 marble columns support the ceiling of the Cistern. Each column is 9 metres (30 ft) high. They are arranged in 12 rows of 28 columns spaced 5 metres (16 ft) apart.
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