Istanbul Christmas
Istanbul Christmas 2013
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Phanar is a local district.
Phanar is a local district.
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The Old School or the Red School. There has been a school here since the middle of the 1400s.
The Old School or the Red School. There has been a school here since the middle of the 1400s.
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I think it is now a Greek Orthodox College
I think it is now a Greek Orthodox College
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Interesting color choice
Interesting color choice
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This building is in the Greek district. "Fener" I think that it has potential
This building is in the Greek district. "Fener" I think that it has potential
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In the courtyard of Church of St. George in Fener. This has been seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople since about 1600.
In the courtyard of Church of St. George in Fener. This has been seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople since about 1600.
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This church is recognized as the spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians
This church is recognized as the spiritual leader of the world's Eastern Orthodox Christians
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It was dark in the church.
It was dark in the church.
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The walls were literally covered in gold
The walls were literally covered in gold
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Given the lack of light, this was about the best I could do for a wide-angle shot.
Given the lack of light, this was about the best I could do for a wide-angle shot.
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Across the street in Gülhane Park I was surprised to see a parrot. After spotting this one I saw several more.
Across the street in Gülhane Park I was surprised to see a parrot. After spotting this one I saw several more.
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We had a little get together in our room Christmas evening. There was only supposed to be one gift per person...
We had a little get together in our room Christmas evening. There was only supposed to be one gift per person...
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Doesn't the room look nice?
Doesn't the room look nice?
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The gift exchange is under way
The gift exchange is under way
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Storks getting ready for the day on December 26.
Storks getting ready for the day on December 26.
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A little bit of fog made for an interesting view.
A little bit of fog made for an interesting view.
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