Hagia Sophia

Lovely Istambul

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August 5th 2008
Istanbul was a much unexpected delight. It was beautiful, calm, a shopping wonder and great food. Enjoy some photos. ... 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