Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul is a transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosporus strait between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its commercial and historical center lies on the European side and about a third of its population lives in suburbs on the Asian side of the Bosporus. With a total population of around 15 million residents in its metropolitan area, Istanbul is one of the world's most populous cities, ranking as the world's fourth largest city proper and the largest European city. Over 12 million foreign visitors came to Istanbul in 2015, five years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making the city the world's fifth most popular tourist destination.
Bosphorus boat trip. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Bosphorus boat trip. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Captain's cabin as he navigates on the Bosphorus boat trip. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque) seen on the Bosphorus boat trip. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque) seen on the Bosphorus boat trip. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Galatasaray Adası, Istanbul, Turkey. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Panoramic view of Muallim Naci Cd., Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Panoramic view seen on the Bosporus or Bosphorus which is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Panoramic view of Aşiyan Mezarlığı. Aşiyan Cemetery is home of distinguished poets, brilliant philosophers and many other crucial people like musicians, writers. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Aşiyan Mezarlığı. Aşiyan Cemetery is home of distinguished poets, brilliant philosophers and many other crucial people like musicians, writers. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Rumeli Hisarı Hilltop 15th-century fortress with multiple towers, walking paths & water views. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Panoramic view of Anadoluhisarı. At the narrowest part of the Bosphurus, this imposing fort gives its name to the surrounding area. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Panoramic view from Küçüksu İskelesi. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Panoramic view from Küçüksu İskelesi. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Küçüksu Palace. This Neo-Baroque waterfront palace was built as a summer residence for Ottoman sultans and is offered as a tour stop.
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The Küçüksu Palace. This Neo-Baroque waterfront palace was built as a summer residence for Ottoman sultans and is offered as a tour stop. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Boat jetty from Küçüksu Palace. This Neo-Baroque waterfront palace was built as a summer residence for Ottoman sultans and is offered as a tour stop.
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Kuleli Sahil, historic museum. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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Beylerbeyi Camii. The Hamid-i-Evvel Cammi is now commonly known as Beylerbeyi Mosque, I learnt that the mosque was built by Sultan AbudlHamid I in memory of his mother Rabia Sermi Sultan. Chief Architect Mehmet Tahir Aga was commissioned and the mosque was built in 1777- 1778. Since then the mosque has seen several redesign by successors and restorations due to fire damage. Part of the mosque garden is now used by restaurant. The Bosporus or Bosphorus is a narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in northwestern Turkey. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and divides Turkey.
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The Yeni Camii, or “New Mosque”, is located across from the Spice Bazaar and bears the distinction of being the Ottoman mosque whose construction took the longest to complete. Work on the mosque began in 1589 on the orders of Safiye Sultan, the wife of Murat II, and after a period of inactivity was continued by Valide Turhan Sultan, the mother of Mehmet IV, in 1661.
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Panoramic view of Beylerbeyi Mosque.
The Hamid-i-Evvel Cammi is now commonly known as Beylerbeyi Mosque, I learnt that the mosque was built by Sultan AbudlHamid I in memory of his mother Rabia Sermi Sultan. Chief Architect Mehmet Tahir Aga was commissioned and the mosque was built in 1777- 1778. Since then the mosque has seen several redesign by successors and restorations due to fire damage. Part of the mosque garden is now used by restaurant.
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Panoramic view from Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri. This peak named for French writer & former local, Pierre Loti, has a cable car, cafe & views. Eyüp Merkez, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Panoramic view from Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri. This peak named for French writer & former local, Pierre Loti, has a cable car, cafe & views. Eyüp Merkez, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Panoramic view from Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri. This peak named for French writer & former local, Pierre Loti, has a cable car, cafe & views. Eyüp Merkez, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Panoramic view from Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri. This peak named for French writer & former local, Pierre Loti, has a cable car, cafe & views. Eyüp Merkez, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Two ladies at the Teras Cafe at Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri. This peak named for French writer & former local, Pierre Loti, has a cable car, cafe & views. Eyüp Merkez, Eyüpsultan, İstanbul, Turkey.
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Lots of tourists visit the museum. Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya Camii is a museum with glittering mosaics of Biblical scenes in vast, domed former Byzantine church and mosque. in İstanbul, Turkey. Hagia Sophia-Church was built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian (Eastern Roman Emperor), in 5th century in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Inside Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya Camii which is a museum with glittering mosaics of Biblical scenes in vast, domed former Byzantine church and mosque in İstanbul, Turkey. While visiting the museum the chandeliers are one of the most attractive factors of the inner atmosphere.
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Exquisite roof inside Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya Camii which is a museum with glittering mosaics of Biblical scenes in vast, domed former Byzantine church and mosque in İstanbul, Turkey.
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Exquisite roof inside Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya Camii which is a museum with glittering mosaics of Biblical scenes in vast, domed former Byzantine church and mosque in İstanbul, Turkey.
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