2025-09-1 Istanbul, Turkey
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Istanbul
Ten hour, 45 minute flight from DFW. Turkish Airlines service was very good in all respects. The chef even wears a chef hat and clothing.
Airplane Photo,Turkish Airlines #292, B 787-9, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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View
Nice view of the Sea of Marmara and walking distance from the Besiktas Pier.
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Conrad Hotel
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Cat
On the walk down to the Waterfront and Pier.
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Minaret
The first of many mosques on this four week trip.
Ertugrul Tekke Mosque, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
Small mosque in what was an important political and administrative part of early Istanbul.
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Side Street
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Side Street Steps
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Shop
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Side Street
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Ferries
There are a lot of ferries crossing to numerous locations around the area.
Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Ferries
The distant ferry is a double-ended type.
Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Maiden's Tower
A tourist destination with a small restaurant.
Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Bosphorus
A bulk carrier heading to the Sea of Marmara and beyond.
Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Camlica Mosque
Started in 2014, it is the largest mosque in Turkey.
Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha Monument
Admiral of the Ottoman Navy, dominated the Mediterranean during the mid-16th century.
Waterfront Plaza, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Traffic
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Cat
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Sunset
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
Hoping to visit the area tomorrow.
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
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Spices & Teas
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Minaret
One minaret and parts of the mosque were under repair.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Beautiful marble columns and caps. Plaster was applied to cover much of the Christian designs by subsequent Muslim control.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Ceiling
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Emperor Alexandros Mosaic
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
The lower floor was closed to tourists on this Friday, a prayer day.
Old Town, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
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Dome Ceiling
The main dome.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Plaster wearing thin.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Seraphim
Stars were placed over the faces per muslim requirements in 1453.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Mosaics
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Seraphim
One of the seraphim has the face restored.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Mosaic
Damaged due to historical events including the Byzantine Iconoclasm, the 1204 Latin Crusade, and its conversion into a mosque in 1453.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Mosaic
Heavily damaged.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Complete Mosaic
Rendering of what the complete mosaic looked like.
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Ablution Fountain
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Tram
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Blue Mosque
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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German Fountain
Constructed in Germany and moved here to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Kaiser Wilhelm II Crest
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Abdulhamid II's Tughra
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Egyptian Obelisk
The obelisk was commissioned by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC and later transported to Constantinople by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. The lower part was damaged in transport making the total height shorter than original.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Egyptian Obelisk Base
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan
The tomb of the Sultan and other Ottoman dignitaries.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Ceiling
Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Grilled Corn
A popular snack.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Very popular with tourists.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Basilica Cistern
Emperor Constantine built a structure that was later reconstructed and enlarged by Emperor Justinian after the Nika riots of 532, which devastated the city. Historical texts claim that 7,000 slaves were involved in the construction of the cistern.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern has appeared in From Russia with Love (1963), The International (2009) and Inferno (2016).
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Art
Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Basilica Cistern
I particularly liked this lighting.
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Basilica Cistern
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Medusa Base
Superstitious workers turned Medusa on its side out of fear.
Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Medusa Base
Upside down is even better.
Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Gargoyle Cap
To provide the correct height of the column.
Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Efes Beer
Our local guide selected a familiar restaurant for lunch.
Nars Brasserie, Walking Street, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Walking Street
Restaurants and shops on our lunch street.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Market Street
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Market Street
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Market Street
Gold and Silver.
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Grand Bazaar
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Suleiman Mosque
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Motorcycles
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Side Street
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Side Street
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Yeni Camii
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Galata Tower
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Spice Bazaar
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Spice Bazaar
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Spice Bazaar
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Spice Bazaar
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Spice Bazaar
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Spice Bazaar
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Spice Bazaar
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Spice Bazaar
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Rustem Pasha Mosque
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Bazaar
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Bazaar
I think these are all olives.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Walking Street
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Bazaar
Lamps
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Bazaar
Ceramics
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Rustem Pasha Mosque Wall
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Rustem Pasha Mosque Wall
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Rustem Pasha Mosque Wall
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Bazaar
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Bazaar
Kitchen and cooking items.
Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Camlica Mosque
Another photo with better light.
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Bosphorus Bridge
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Foyer
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Manzara Restaurant
Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
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Flower Shop
Starting a walk on our last day in Istanbul.
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Maiden's Tower
Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Art
The artist did a great job of creating depth in the painting.
Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Art
Very realistic painting.
Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Turkish Flag
Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Cat
Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Weapons
Naval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Weapons
Naval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Weapons
Naval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Weapons
Naval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Weapons
Naval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Doors
The Palace complex is very large with major buildings being converted to other use.
Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate
The main gate.
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate Detail
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate Detail
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate Detail
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dolmabahce Palace Gates
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Gate
This appears to be a park area across from the Palace.
Dolmabahce, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
The founding father of the Republic of Turkey, serving as its first president from 1923 until his death in 1938 who spent much of his time at the Dolmabahce Palace.
Dolmabahce, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Windows & Columns
Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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University Gate
A back gate of a public art university across the road from the Dolmabahce Palace.
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Sycamore Bark
Platanus species
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Hooded Crow
Corvus cornix
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Cat
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Cat
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dahlia
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Dahlias
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Arch
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Fountain
Part of the old Palace complex.
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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House Sparrows
Passer domesticus
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Grill
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Bulk Carriers
Two large ships heading out of the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus, National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Great Black-backed Gull juvenile
Larus marinus
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Lamp Post
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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National Painting Museum
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Bulk Carrier
Bosphorus, National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Door
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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View
Nice view of the Bosphorus.
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Walk
National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Anchor
Massive anchor.
Naval Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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11.5 ton Propeller
One of the four propellers on the Battle Cruiser TCG Yavuz. The ship was a gift from Germany, fought alongside Germany in WW 1, was neutral in WW 2, decommissioned in 1950, scrapped in 1973.
Naval Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Tomb of Hayreddin Barbarossa
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Art
Eagle made from stainless steel pipe.
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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Sinan Pasha Mosque
Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025
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