Basilica Cistern

Istanbul, 06-10 November

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November 10th 2009
We had a fab time exploring this incredible city, managing to pack in quite a bit without feeling at all rushed. Checked out: Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Great Palace Mosaic Museum, Beyoglu district, Bazaars, and just generally soaked up the atmosphere of life in Istanbul. Especially enjoyed the stories of time spoken by the layers, types and states ... 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