Istanbul
Istanbul
 
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One of our first stops when we vist Istanbul is the Aya Sofya. It was built in the early 500s and has endured.
One of our first stops when we vist Istanbul is the Aya Sofya. It was built in the early 500s and has endured.
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The bare trees provide a different view of the church/mosque/museum.
The bare trees provide a different view of the church/mosque/museum.
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March 18th was a beautiful day.
March 18th was a beautiful day.
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Northeast corner of the Blue Mosque
Northeast corner of the Blue Mosque
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Patrica enjoying the sunshine and people in the courtyard of the Blue Mosque.
Patrica enjoying the sunshine and people in the courtyard of the Blue Mosque.
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Courtyard of the Blue Mosque
Courtyard of the Blue Mosque
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Tulips originated in Turkey. There were fresh plantings of flowers all over.
Tulips originated in Turkey. There were fresh plantings of flowers all over.
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Trees trimmed back for the winter
Trees trimmed back for the winter
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The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
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The Southern side of the Blue Mosque from below street level
The Southern side of the Blue Mosque from below street level
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We visited the Spice Market.
We visited the Spice Market.
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Spring was springing.
Spring was springing.
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Pretty blossoms.
Pretty blossoms.
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There is always renovation going on.
There is always renovation going on.
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more tulips
more tulips
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Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque
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Ancient walls around Topkapi Palace.
Ancient walls around Topkapi Palace.
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Topkapi Palace grounds
Topkapi Palace grounds
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Topkapi Palace grounds
Topkapi Palace grounds
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Galata Tower from a road overpass
Galata Tower from a road overpass