Inside the Hagia Sofia

Istanbul city tour

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May 25th 2013
Geo: 41.0245, 28.9881Went on an all day waking tour of the old city.Started at the Hagia Sofia, then the Basillica Cistern.On to the Grand Bazaar and a four course lunch.Next was the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.We checked out the obeliscs at the Hippadrome, and finished with a quick visit to the compulsory rug shop.After a quick rest we headed out for dinner to another local restaura ... 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