Blue Mosque

Sultanahmet

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October 2nd 2008
After we went to Topkapi Palace Ryan and I headed off to find the Spice Market. However, the market was closed because of the holiday so went to Sultanahmet Camii (the Blue Mosque). It really was breathtaking to spend a day were every sight was more amazing than the last. ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more