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Aqueduct around Istanbul

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October 1st 2010
Istanbul is actually a walled city. Between the area of Zeytinburnu and Fatih there is a huge aqueduct with an entrance into the main area of Istanbul. The wall is on the outer periphery of the city so there isn't much there to do, except really just walk around and take in the scenery. The aqueduct is an very impressive considering how long it stretches. ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Sirkeci

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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