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Istanbul Photos
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Rumeli Castle - guarding the approach to Istanbul; built by Mohammed the Conqueror preceding the siege of Constantinople |
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Galata Tower - a chain attached from here across to the Golden Horn blocked the sea approach into Constantinople; Mohammed moved his galleys overland behind the tower |
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Hagia Sophia - at one time the premier church in Constantinople; now a museum |
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Istanbul at dusk - the Blue Mosque in the distance |
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Basilica Cistern - the aquaduct emptied the water into this underground cistern; many of the columns were taken from temples; a cafe is located here today where we enjoyed chai (tea) |
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