Gate Of Salutation, Topkapi Palace

Gate into the second courtyard in Topkapi Palace. My first thoughts on this gate was that it looked like something out of Disneyland.

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Where East Meets West

April 7th 2012
Istanbul has been near the top of my to-go list for as long as I can remember. A vibrant melting pot spiced with a unique, exotic blend of European style, Islamic sensibility, and local passion, infused with a rich history and served on a plate that covers two continents - the evocative metropolis that is Istanbul would entice any visitor to an intriguing experience upon its shores. The shores ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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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