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Friday, 28 December 2012

Turkey - Istanbul

Once the center of the world and boasting half a million inhabitants more than a thousand years ago Istanbul, known once as Constantinople, is probably steeped in more history than any other city in the world. Here are some tourist traps that you must not miss.


Turkey, Istanbul, Basilica Cistern
Turkey, Istanbul, Basilica Cistern - ancient underground reservoir

Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia,
Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia
 
Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia,
Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia,
 
Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia
Turkey, Istanbul, Hagia Sophia

Turkey, Istanbul, Galata bridge,  Blue Mosque background
Turkey, Istanbul, view from Galata bridge, Blue Mosque in the background

Turkey, Istanbul, Galata known as Karaköy
Turkey, Istanbul, Galata known as Karaköy now.

Turkey, Istanbul, Market
Turkey, Istanbul, Market

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