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Istanbul

Istanbul skyline

 

 

Far right - The Blue Mosque

 

 

Below - Hagia Sofia

 

 

Below Right - men fishing off the Golden Horn Bridge

Topkapi Palace

 

Ornate, mother of pearl inlaid doors; Pietro on his perch; stiained glass windows and more marble, gilt and opulence than can be imagined

The Harem - walkways, marble flower inlays in a 2nd floor bedroom; and the Sultan's Throne

Exquisite marble mosaics, a lounging area, Ed at the beginning of the Passage of the Concubines

More tile work, stained glass window and shelving within which they place candles

The Favorite's Courtyard and apartments, windows looking out and mother-of-pearl shutters

Cool windows in the Courtyard of the Favorites         The kitchens with their fireplace stacks

The view from Hamdi - and excellent restaurant perched above the Spice Market

 

Below - Turkish Pizza, and right, Lamb with Pistachio kebab

Sailing out of Istanbul - Old meets new with the turrets and the new bridge to the Asian side of Istanbul

 

Fishing vessels clogged the Bosporous on our way out
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Candlepower said at 7:09 p.m. on Nov 30, 2007:
This is beautiful and so well done. Thank you!
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