Galata Tower

Built in the 6th century and used as a place to monitor shipping, prison, naval depot, and fire watch tower. It now houses a restaurant and night club... For us, it's the landmark we use to find our apartment!

And Now We Know Where Noah's Ax is Buried!

April 6th 2016
Well, we survived a 24 hour travel day....got a few short naps in along the way, but it was so good to get into bed last night! The whole trip went smoothly..all the connections worked...no problems with lines or wait times in any of the airports. British Airways from Seattle to London was a treat: great food and service. We had arranged an airport pick-up from the apartment owners, so getting ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Beyoglu

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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