---------------- Istanbul, Turkey ----------------
Mosque of Suleiman The Magnificent constructed from 1550-1557 it was a monument to himself. Architect Mimar Sinan is buried here. It has graceful minarets and famous stained glass windows.
The sixth century AD Hagia Sopia (Church of Holy Wisdom) is one of the world's largest enclosed spaces. In 1453 it was converted to a Mosque and after 1934 it no longer had any religious significance.
Hagia Sopia interior.
Topkapi Museum is situated on a 175 acre site that overlooks the Bosporus. The outside is almost as captivating as the treasures on the inside.
Topkapi Museum detail almost seems to tell a story.
The Blue Mosque.
---------------- The Bazaar ----------------
A horse and cart in Istanbul's famous Bazaar.
The Golden Horn is the body of water which separates the "old" and "new" parts of Istanbul.
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---------------- Kausadasi, Turkey ----------------
Our guide at Ephesus had been part of a National Geographic study team. He was very knowledgeable and we spent the next several hours with him.
Famous facade of the Library of Celsus.
Ephesus is considered to be one of the largest and best preserved sites in all of antiquity.
It became the most important commercial city in Asia Minor and was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire.
Tile floors.
Another view.
A statue.
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---------------- Rhodes, Greece ----------------
Acropolis
Lindos Harbor as seen from the Acropolis. Notice the donkeys transporting people up the steep path.
Lindos sidewalk made from color sorted smooth stones.
Annamarie loved this doorway.
Lindos looking up at Acropolis
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---------------- Crete ----------------
The Palace at Knossos belonging to the legendary King Minos, at the height of the Minoan Civilization 4,000 years ago.
Frescoes on the walls of the palace.
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---------------- Santorini ----------------
Looking down on the Stella Solaris from the top of Santorini. The cable car seen at the right was our means of getting up and down.
Others in our group made the trip by donkey.
A typical street scene, it seemed all the colors were intense.
Len, who with his wife Selma shared dinner with us each evening can be seen sketching at the bottom left of this photo. Although they are residents of Philadelphia we have maintained our friendship with Len and Selma over the years.
Interior of a lovely Santorini Church.
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---------------- Mykonos ----------------
A pretty boat harbor.
Whitewash with blue seen all over the island.
Mykonos transportation, old and new.
This small picturesque church caught our eye and is one of the 400 churches, shrines and chapels on the island.
---------------- Our plane ----------------
We board our nonstop Athens to New York flight.
