Basilica Cistern1

Istanbul in 3's

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June 12th 2012
This is what I've found so far: 3 places so good I would return: Aya Sofia- outstanding /famous mosque, Istiklal Street -a mix of beautiful European style street & Turkish ladies wearing burkas- the black covering & the Basilica Cistern - an underground aquaduct 3 embarrassing moments: 1) Walking around like a tourist with my camera and stepped into a huge ... 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