One City...Two Continents

Photos from Istanbul

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August 17th 2015
Mosaics and Frescos from the Chora Monastery (built and rebuilt since the 5th century) View from the Bosphorus Strait, which splits Istanbul into the only city on two continents. More reflection tomorrow...must get sleep... ... read more

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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