Eminonu docks with Yeni Cami in background
Bridge over the Bosphorus, connecting Europe (L) and Asia (R)
Hagia Sophia
It is huge inside: bigger than Grand Central Terminal
the "Blue Angel" mosaic, which was only recently restored
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Unlike Churchill, we pulled the plug on Gallipoli
We decided to stay in Istanbul instead of making the schlep down to Gallipoli: no disrespect to the fallen Diggers intended but it is a 4.5 hrs drive each way, weather crap, Monica not feeling well and very expensive. Instead, we did the short version of the Bosphorus River cruise then visited the UNESCO certified Hagia Sophia. It is a massive 6th century Roman basilica-turned mosque-turned museum, with beautiful Byzantine mosaics currently being restored. It was incredible.
Eminonu docks with Yeni Cami in background
Bridge over the Bosphorus, connecting Europe (L) and Asia (R)
Hagia Sophia
It is huge inside: bigger than Grand Central Terminal
the "Blue Angel" mosaic, which was only recently restored
Eminonu docks with Yeni Cami in backgroundBridge over the Bosphorus, connecting Europe (L) and Asia (R)Hagia SophiaIt is huge inside: bigger than Grand Central Terminalthe "Blue Angel" mosaic, which was only recently restored
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Looks chilly but spectacular. Must add Turkey to the travel plans.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely, and "favorable exchange rate" according to Turkish Ministry of Tourism. But not good for cycling, at least in istanbul
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