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IstanbulTen 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, 20252025-09-11#2338Larry L. Jackson
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ViewNice view of the Sea of Marmara and walking distance from the Besiktas Pier.Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#5115Larry L. Jackson
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Conrad HotelBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7574Larry L. Jackson
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CatOn the walk down to the Waterfront and Pier.Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7575Larry L. Jackson
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MinaretThe first of many mosques on this four week trip.Ertugrul Tekke Mosque, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7577Larry L. Jackson
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Ertugrul Tekke MosqueSmall mosque in what was an important political and administrative part of early Istanbul.Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7579Larry L. Jackson
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Side StreetBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7582Larry L. Jackson
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Side Street StepsBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7583Larry L. Jackson
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ShopBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7584Larry L. Jackson
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Side StreetBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7585Larry L. Jackson
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FerriesThere are a lot of ferries crossing to numerous locations around the area.Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7587Larry L. Jackson
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FerriesThe distant ferry is a double-ended type.Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7588Larry L. Jackson
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Maiden's TowerA tourist destination with a small restaurant.Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7589Larry L. Jackson
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BosphorusA bulk carrier heading to the Sea of Marmara and beyond.Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7590Larry L. Jackson
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Camlica MosqueStarted in 2014, it is the largest mosque in Turkey.Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7592Larry L. Jackson
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Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha MonumentAdmiral of the Ottoman Navy, dominated the Mediterranean during the mid-16th century.Waterfront Plaza, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7593Larry L. Jackson
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TrafficBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7596Larry L. Jackson
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CatBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7601Larry L. Jackson
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SunsetConrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7607Larry L. Jackson
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Blue Mosque & Hagia SophiaHoping to visit the area tomorrow.Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 20252025-09-11#7609Larry L. Jackson
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Spices & TeasOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7611Larry L. Jackson
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MinaretOne minaret and parts of the mosque were under repair.Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7613Larry L. Jackson
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueBeautiful marble columns and caps. Plaster was applied to cover much of the Christian designs by subsequent Muslim control.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7616Larry L. Jackson
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CeilingHagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7617Larry L. Jackson
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Emperor Alexandros MosaicHagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7618Larry L. Jackson
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueThe lower floor was closed to tourists on this Friday, a prayer day.Old Town, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7619Larry L. Jackson
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7620Larry L. Jackson
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Dome CeilingThe main dome.Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7621Larry L. Jackson
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosquePlaster wearing thin.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7622Larry L. Jackson
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7625Larry L. Jackson
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SeraphimStars were placed over the faces per muslim requirements in 1453.Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7627Larry L. Jackson
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MosaicsHagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7633Larry L. Jackson
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SeraphimOne of the seraphim has the face restored.Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7635Larry L. Jackson
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MosaicDamaged 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, 20252025-09-12#7639Larry L. Jackson
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MosaicHeavily damaged.Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7642Larry L. Jackson
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Complete MosaicRendering of what the complete mosaic looked like.Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7644Larry L. Jackson
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Ablution FountainHagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7646Larry L. Jackson
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TramOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7649Larry L. Jackson
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Blue MosqueOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7650Larry L. Jackson
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German FountainConstructed 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, 20252025-09-12#7652Larry L. Jackson
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Kaiser Wilhelm II CrestOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7653Larry L. Jackson
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Abdulhamid II's TughraOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7654Larry L. Jackson
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Egyptian ObeliskThe 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, 20252025-09-12#7658Larry L. Jackson
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Egyptian Obelisk BaseOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7662Larry L. Jackson
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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed KhanOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7666Larry L. Jackson
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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed KhanThe tomb of the Sultan and other Ottoman dignitaries.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7669Larry L. Jackson
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CeilingTurbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7672Larry L. Jackson
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Grilled CornA popular snack.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7673Larry L. Jackson
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Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueVery popular with tourists.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7674Larry L. Jackson
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Basilica CisternEmperor 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, 20252025-09-12#7676Larry L. Jackson
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Basilica CisternThe Basilica Cistern has appeared in From Russia with Love (1963), The International (2009) and Inferno (2016).Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#2717Larry L. Jackson
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ArtBasilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7678Larry L. Jackson
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Basilica CisternI particularly liked this lighting.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7683Larry L. Jackson
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Basilica CisternOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7686Larry L. Jackson
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Medusa BaseSuperstitious workers turned Medusa on its side out of fear.Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7693Larry L. Jackson
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Medusa BaseUpside down is even better.Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7694Larry L. Jackson
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Gargoyle CapTo provide the correct height of the column.Basilica Cistern, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7696Larry L. Jackson
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Efes BeerOur local guide selected a familiar restaurant for lunch.Nars Brasserie, Walking Street, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#0211Larry L. Jackson
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Walking StreetRestaurants and shops on our lunch street.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7699Larry L. Jackson
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Market StreetOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7701Larry L. Jackson
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Market StreetOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7702Larry L. Jackson
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Market StreetGold and Silver.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7703Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7704Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7706Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7707Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7708Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7710Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7711Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7712Larry L. Jackson
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Grand BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7713Larry L. Jackson
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Suleiman MosqueOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7716Larry L. Jackson
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MotorcyclesOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7718Larry L. Jackson
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Side StreetOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7721Larry L. Jackson
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Side StreetOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7724Larry L. Jackson
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Yeni CamiiOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7727Larry L. Jackson
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Galata TowerOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7733Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7736Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7738Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7739Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7740Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7741Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7742Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7744Larry L. Jackson
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Spice BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7746Larry L. Jackson
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Rustem Pasha MosqueOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7750Larry L. Jackson
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BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7754Larry L. Jackson
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BazaarI think these are all olives.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7755Larry L. Jackson
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Walking StreetOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7759Larry L. Jackson
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BazaarLampsOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7760Larry L. Jackson
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BazaarCeramicsOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7761Larry L. Jackson
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Rustem Pasha Mosque WallOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7763Larry L. Jackson
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Rustem Pasha Mosque WallOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#2119Larry L. Jackson
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Rustem Pasha Mosque WallOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7764Larry L. Jackson
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BazaarOld Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7765Larry L. Jackson
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BazaarKitchen and cooking items.Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7766Larry L. Jackson
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Camlica MosqueAnother photo with better light.Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7771Larry L. Jackson
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Bosphorus BridgeConrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#7773Larry L. Jackson
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FoyerConrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#4041Larry L. Jackson
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Manzara RestaurantConrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 20252025-09-12#4124Larry L. Jackson
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Flower ShopStarting a walk on our last day in Istanbul.Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7775Larry L. Jackson
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Maiden's TowerSea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7776Larry L. Jackson
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ArtThe artist did a great job of creating depth in the painting.Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7778Larry L. Jackson
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ArtVery realistic painting.Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7779Larry L. Jackson
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Turkish FlagBesiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7783Larry L. Jackson
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CatBesiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7786Larry L. Jackson
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WeaponsNaval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7787Larry L. Jackson
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WeaponsNaval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7788Larry L. Jackson
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WeaponsNaval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7789Larry L. Jackson
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WeaponsNaval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7790Larry L. Jackson
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WeaponsNaval Museum, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7791Larry L. Jackson
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DoorsThe Palace complex is very large with major buildings being converted to other use.Dolmabahce Palace, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7792Larry L. Jackson
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Dolmabahce Palace GateThe main gate.Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7795Larry L. Jackson
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate DetailBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7796Larry L. Jackson
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate DetailBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7797Larry L. Jackson
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Dolmabahce Palace Gate DetailBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7798Larry L. Jackson
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Dolmabahce Palace GatesBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7800Larry L. Jackson
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GateThis appears to be a park area across from the Palace.Dolmabahce, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7802Larry L. Jackson
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Mustafa Kemal AtaturkThe 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, 20252025-09-13#7809Larry L. Jackson
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Windows & ColumnsDolmabahce Palace, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#2750Larry L. Jackson
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University GateA back gate of a public art university across the road from the Dolmabahce Palace.Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7811Larry L. Jackson
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Sycamore BarkPlatanus speciesBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7815Larry L. Jackson
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Hooded CrowCorvus cornixNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7819Larry L. Jackson
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CatNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7825Larry L. Jackson
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CatNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7826Larry L. Jackson
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DahliaNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7829Larry L. Jackson
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DahliasNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7830Larry L. Jackson
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ArchNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7831Larry L. Jackson
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FountainPart of the old Palace complex.National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7833Larry L. Jackson
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House SparrowsPasser domesticusNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7839Larry L. Jackson
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GrillNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7841Larry L. Jackson
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Bulk CarriersTwo large ships heading out of the Bosphorus.Bosphorus, National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7844Larry L. Jackson
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Great Black-backed Gull juvenileLarus marinusNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7846Larry L. Jackson
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Lamp PostNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7849Larry L. Jackson
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National Painting MuseumBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#0543Larry L. Jackson
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Bulk CarrierBosphorus, National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7852Larry L. Jackson
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DoorNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7854Larry L. Jackson
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ViewNice view of the Bosphorus.National Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7856Larry L. Jackson
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WalkNational Painting Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7858Larry L. Jackson
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AnchorMassive anchor.Naval Museum, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7859Larry L. Jackson
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11.5 ton PropellerOne 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, 20252025-09-13#7860Larry L. Jackson
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Tomb of Hayreddin BarbarossaBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7863Larry L. Jackson
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ArtEagle made from stainless steel pipe.Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7864Larry L. Jackson
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Sinan Pasha MosqueBesiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 20252025-09-13#7865Larry L. Jackson