Joining the new group 02 Another mosque

Joining the new group

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April 27th 2006
Geo: 41.0078, 28.813Again the weather in Istanbul is beautiful- sunny and no need for a jumper. This afternoon I did the Istanbul city tour on an open double decker bus. It was a great way to orientate yourself with the city- should have done this a few days ago. Went past all the major sites. Saw the long section of the old city wall and gates. Then went into the Aya Sophia- another old church ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

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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