Bosphorus bridge

Istanbul 2

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August 24th 2011
One word I can use to describe Turkey is ornate. From the delicate pastries in the shop windows, to the complex patterns of tiling, to the exquisite porcelain design, a tendency toward the ornate is reflected everywhere. There is a craft fair set up next to the Blue Mosque right now in anticipation of Ramadan that displays all kinds of craft items, including glass painting, porcelain and cerami ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Sultanahmet

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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