Istanbul

Istanbul

Europe
October 28th 2011

Published: October 29th 2011

Today we see Istanbul. As most of you know, Istanbul has a varied history. We focus on the Byzantium era then as it changed to Constantinople. We go to the Imperial part of the city and visit the Hagia Sophia, which means Holy Wisdom. Although originally a church built in 532-537 CE, it is now a museum. When the Ottomans took the city in the 16th century, they covered most of the Christia... Read Full Entry

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29th October 2011

Carol Burlock
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Love your blogs.
It is a great history lesson. You missed your calling. You should be a history teacher. LOL Can't believe you are missing the GA/Fla game, but I would rather be traveling too!!

30th October 2011

LaWanda
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No I did not know you love cats. This picture in a vest is so good. If you have a small one please send me one. Good to hear you are enjoying your trip

30th October 2011

traveler1215
Melinda

Turkey trip
We will be home on Nov 11. I'll try to get you a picture but you have to be more specific on which one cause I had several. Tell everyone hey

31st October 2011

Lillian Cain
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Great trip...love to see the old buildings and art work.

1st November 2011

Debbie
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Wow -- there was a lot of scaffolding in the Hagia Sofia when Emma visited. It's absence is good. Did you take pictures of the Bosphorus? It was the scene for on of the Bond movies. There is some sort of structure in the middle of it.

2nd November 2011

traveler1215
Melinda

Bosphorous
we decided not to take the boat ride on the Bosphorous so can't help you there

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