2025-09 Istanbul, Turkey

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

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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.

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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

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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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