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Galata Bridge & Tower and surrounding area

October 1st 2010
We decided to go across the river to explore the other side of Istanbul. We walked to the Galata bridge. You can walk under the bridge to the other side or you can walk across the bridge itself. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the other side. If you decide to walk underground there are a number of shops selling small trinkets, umbrellas, small toys etc. It's quite busy underneath there ... read more
Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Beyoglu

Turkish Flag 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
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