Spirograph

Day 4 Istanbul

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July 17th 2008
Grand Bazaar Day OK. All chics have to get in some shopping time! However, there is a great historical background in this shopping area. The Grand Bazaar dates back to 1453! It is literally a maze of THOUSANDS of shops, all under roof. I didn't take any photos but here is a good one. Grand Bazaar. It is a ... 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