2025-09-1 Istanbul, Turkey

  • Istanbul
    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
    2025-09-11#2338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    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
    2025-09-11#5115
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Conrad Hotel
    Conrad Hotel
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7574
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    On the walk down to the Waterfront and Pier.
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7575
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Minaret
    Minaret
    The first of many mosques on this four week trip.
    Ertugrul Tekke Mosque, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7577
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
    Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
    Small mosque in what was an important political and administrative part of early Istanbul.
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7579
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7582
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street Steps
    Side Street Steps
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7583
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7584
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7585
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ferries
    Ferries
    There are a lot of ferries crossing to numerous locations around the area.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ferries
    Ferries
    The distant ferry is a double-ended type.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7588
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Maiden's Tower
    Maiden's Tower
    A tourist destination with a small restaurant.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7589
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bosphorus
    Bosphorus
    A bulk carrier heading to the Sea of Marmara and beyond.
    Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7590
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Camlica Mosque
    Camlica Mosque
    Started in 2014, it is the largest mosque in Turkey.
    Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7592
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha Monument
    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
    2025-09-11#7593
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Traffic
    Traffic
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7601
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7607
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
    Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
    Hoping to visit the area tomorrow.
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7609
    Larry L. Jackson