Advertisement
Zincirli Han in the Grand Bazaar
One of the bazaar's many "han" or open courtyards: refuges from the hustle and bustle...for a moment at least.
From: Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul
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]
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] Blog: East meets West, Europe meets Asia - the clichés are true...
Date: October 25th 2008
Photographs from our recent trip to Istanbul (October 2008) ... read more
Date: October 25th 2008
Photographs from our recent trip to Istanbul (October 2008) ... read more
Advertisement
Sign In

