Around the Sea of Marmara - Turkey 2013

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Walking up for views of the Golden Horn The Golden Horn and the Halic Bridge Sutluce Cultural Centre - once a slaughterhouse View across Istanbul from the hilltop The Galata Tower
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The Golden Horn Juliette finds a feline friend Our hotel in Istanbul Ships at the mouth of the Bosphorus, waiting their turn to journey to the Black Sea Ferry across the Sea of Marmara
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Margaret, Wendy and Terry on the ferry Claire The Istanbul Gate of Nicaea, now modern Iznik One of two carved masks guarding the Istanbul Gate... ...and the other
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The Istanbul Gate of Nicaea from the other side The gate is still very much in use The Lefke Gate of Nicaea The Lefke Gate of Nicaea A funeral in Iznik
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Iznik Museum... ...currently being renovated Yesil Camii, Green Mosque, Iznik - 14th Century Local lady Haghia Sophia, Iznik - originally a church built by Justinian in the 6th Century
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It was converted into a mosque in the 14th Century It was restored by the great architect, Sinan, in the 1550s It was a ruin in the 1920s and then became a museum Since 2011, Haghia Sophia has become a mosque once more Some Christian frescoes still remain
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Mosaic floor from the 6th Century church Elbeyli - this building protects a 14th Century Byzantine Christian tomb Demir ushers us in two by two It is pitch black inside... ...the frescoes are revealed by the camera flash
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Iznik, once famous for its pottery and tiles, is now a rural backwater Iznik Local lady
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Iznik - a local trader demonstrates making pottery Wendy has a go Our hotel in Bursa near Uludag National Park The view over Bursa at night. Sleepless at 3 am, I heard a nightingale singing from the woodland. It went on and on - magic The same view the following morning
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Yesil Camii, Green Mosque, Bursa Green Mosque, Bursa Green Mosque, Bursa - early 15th Century Green Mosque, Bursa - the ablution fountain Green Mosque, Bursa - a very busy Saturday
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Green Mosque, Bursa - mihrab Green Mosque, Bursa - marble fountain Green Mosque, Bursa - spectacular decoration in the dome Green Mosque, Bursa - one of the side rooms
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Green Mosque, Bursa - more amazing decoration Green Mosque, Bursa - blue/green tiles on the walls Green Mosque, Bursa Ladies in their best clothes going up to visit Yesil Turbe, the Green Tomb Green Tomb, Bursa - the memorial tomb of Ottoman Sultan Mehmet 1
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Green Tomb, Bursa Green Tomb, Bursa - Mehmet 1 was known as the second founder of the Ottoman Empire Memorial tombs to Mehmet 1 and his family Green Tomb, Bursa Green Tomb, Bursa
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Green Tomb, Bursa Green Tomb, Bursa Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art, housed in an old medrese Wendy, Phil, Jill and Margaret Orhan Gazi Tomb, Bursa
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Osman Gazi Tomb, Bursa Osman Gazi Tomb, Bursa Gill and Demir deep in discussion Clock Tower Neil, Joan, Helen, Angela and Steve
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Lunch at last! The bazaar, Bursa Ulu Camii - 14th Century - the largest Ottoman mosque of its time Ulu Camii, Bursa Ulu Camii, Bursa - the mihrab
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Ulu Camii, Bursa Ulu Camii, Bursa Ulu Camii, Bursa - Ottoman calligraphy Our hotel at Erdek
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A dip in the Sea of Marmara is a must... ...though the quality of the water was a bit dubious, so we didn't stay in long A walk before dinner A walk before dinner Lady Marguerite gives us a regal wave
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Building up for a fine sunset... ...getting better... ...lovely Erdek at night Richard, Caro and Mary in the morning
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An early morning walk for Wendy and me Erdek in the morning Erdek in the morning Erhan cooling down the radiator, Turkish style The harbour at Assos
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The beach at Assos The chef helps Wendy choose from the menu Lunch in Assos Assos The Greek island of Lesbos in the distance
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Assos Part of the old city walls The old city walls of Assos The Temple of Athena, Assos - 6th Century BC The Temple of Athena, Assos - 6th Century BC
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The harbour of Assos way below The wooden horse of Troy The Vincenzo girls Troy - Level VI - 1800 - 1275 BC - Priam's Troy? Troy - the same era as Tiryns
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View over the plain of Troy Part of the trench that Schliemann drove through the centre of Troy Ramp where the Troy is very confusing! Odeum of Troy - Roman
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Late arrival at Canakkale. Looking across the Dardanelles to the Gallipoli Peninsula Ferries across the Dardanelles - Canakkale Dinner overlooking the Dardanelles Guns from a ship used in the Gallipoli campaign Early morning walk in Canakkale
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The wooden horse used in the 2004 film Mending Lady Marguerite's hat whilst waiting for the ferry Our destination, Kilitbahir The fortress of Kilitbahir Memorial to the fallen of the Gallipoli Campaign
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Wait, Wayfarer. The soil you tread once witnessed the end of an era Our first visit is to the Lancashire Landing Cemetery Over 1200 soldiers killed during the landing on 25th April 1915 are buried here We all spread out to search for one particular grave... ...that of Helen's great uncle, William Boydell of the Lancashire Fusiliers who died aged 27
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It is a moving experience for Helen... ...and for us all The Helles Memorial - the main memorial for the allies of the Gallipoli Campaign It lists the names of those who died but were never found or identified Lone Pine Memorial - the pine tree was grown from a seed taken from the battlefield
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Lone Pine is the memorial to the Australian and New Zealand troops who died at the Battle of Lone Pine in August 1915 Memorials are close together on the Gallipoli Peninsula. This is a Turkish Memorial seen from Lone Pine Turkish Memorial to the Ottoman 57th Infantry The 57th was led by Mustafa Kemel Attaturk during part of the campaign. He is purported to have said Sulva Bay where many of the troops landed
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Gelibolu - lunch at last - the chief cry of our holiday Gelibolu Edirne - Selimiye Camii in the evening Edirne Fortress - General Mehmed Sukru Pasa - hero of the Bulgarian Siege - 1912-13 Edirne - Ottoman bridge over the River Meric
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Edirne - Ottoman bridge over the River Meric Edirne - a lovely setting for a cup of tea Edirne - 15th Century Sultan Bayezid II Kulliyesi mosque complex and medical museum Sultan Bayezid II Kulliyesi mosque complex - a ruin until recently: now beautifully restored Edirne - the complex included a hospital for the mentally ill, offering music therapy in peaceful surroundings
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An award winning medical museum, this is an Ottoman Pharmacy Treatment for urinary problems The gardens are peaceful and perfumed with plants The mosque of the Sultan Bayezid II Kulliyesi complex The courtyard of the mosque
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The courtyard of the mosque The courtyard of the mosque Lovely light interior Beautiful decoration in the dome Saray Mutfaklari, the soup kitchen of the Edirne Ottoman palace, before restoration...
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...and after Edirne Ottoman Palace - Adalet Kasri, Tower of Justice, built by Suleyman the Magnificent Restored Ottoman bridge in the Edirne Palace area Edirne's only synagogue was used until 1983 when it fell into disrepair. It is now being restored Selimiye Camii, Edirne
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Selimiye Camii, Edirne - mid-16th Century. The work of the famous Ottoman architect, Sinan Selimiye Camii, Edirne - beautiful courtyard and entrance to the mosque Selimiye Camii, Edirne - courtyard and ablution fountain Selimiye Camii, Edirne - vast, airy interior Selimiye Camii, Edirne - beautiful decoration in the domes
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Selimiye Camii, Edirne - beautiful decoration in the domes Selimiye Camii, Edirne - decorative tiles, probably from Iznik Selimiye Camii, Edirne - a rest after our visit Selimiye Camii, Edirne - highly decorated minaret. Each one is different Selimiye Camii, Edirne - highly decorated minaret. Each one is different
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Lunch at last! The waiter keeps trying to take away Lady Marguerite's food Little Aya Sofya, Istanbul Little Aya Sofya, Istanbul - built as a church by Justinian in 527 AD... ...transformed into a mosque in the 16th Century
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Little Aya Sofya, Istanbul - it has been recently restored Little Aya Sofya, Istanbul Ducks in the garden of Little Aya Sofya Sultanahmet Camii - the Blue Mosque, Istanbul - from the rear Sultanahmet Camii - the Blue Mosque - from the front
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The Egyptian Obelisk and the Column of Constantine in the Hippodrome, Istanbul Only the upper third of the obelisk survived the journey from Egypt. It dates from the 16th Century BC The Column of Constantine Serpentine Column - from the Temple of Apollo in Delphi The Blue Mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet in 1609
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The Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque
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Covered up for our visit Haghia Sophia, Istanbul Haghia Sophia - originally a church, then a mosque and now a museum Haghia Sophia is famous for its huge dome and vast internal space The dome is not quite circular
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Haghia Sophia - 14th Century mosaic of an angel below the dome Haghia Sophia Haghia Sophia was poorly constructed and is constantly under repair Haghia Sophia Haghia Sophia - mihrab and mimber in the apse of the original church
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Mosaic of Virgin and Child in the apse - 846 AD Haghia Sophia - Christ flanked by Mary and John the Baptist - 13th Century mosaic The central figure of Christ Imperial Cistern - built by Justinian in 532 AD Imperial Cistern - 336 reused columns support the roof
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Imperial Cistern - Medusa's head at the base of a column used to make it the same height as the others... ...and another Imperial Cistern Imperial Cistern - vast bases to some of the columns Imperial Cistern
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Imperial Cistern The Galata Tower and Galata Bridge Yeni Camii, Istanbul A swim at the end of a very hot, tiring day Suleymaniye Camii - another masterpiece by Sinan in the 16th Century
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The courtyard of Suleymaniye Camii The courtyard of Suleymaniye Camii Suleymaniye Camii - vast open space. Light and airy Suleymaniye Camii Suleymaniye Camii - the boys have to cover up this time
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Suleymaniye Camii - the burial place of Sinan the architect St Saviour in Chora, Istanbul - 14th Century church St Saviour in Chora - now a museum... ...with amazing mosaics and frescoes St Saviour in Chora - dome with Virgin and Child
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St Saviour in Chora - the Resurrection in the apse St Saviour in Chora - church fathers in the apse St Saviour in Chora - Christ in the dome St Saviour in Chora St Saviour in Chora - St Paul holding the gospel
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St Saviour in Chora - Virgin and Christ St Saviour in Chora - Christ Pancrator over the doorway Weary shoppers Tefkur Palace, Istanbul - 13th Century Byzantine Tefkur Palace, Istanbul - from the rear
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Fenar Patriarchy, Istanbul - Church of St George Fenar Patriarchy - the principal Greek Orthodox church in Turkey. Seat of the Ecumenical Partriarch The Egyptian Bazaar The Egyptian Bazaar The Egyptian Bazaar
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The Egyptian Bazaar The Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar - buying soap... ...more soap Local shops near the Bazaar
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Steve presents Gill with her thank you gifts Gill responds A walk along the Galata Bridge Our boat for the Bosphorus cruise Wendy enjoying the views
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Our hero, Demir Leaving the Gelata Bridge behind Cruise ships come into the Bospohrus to visit Istanbul - Riviera Dolmabahce Mosque Dolmabahce Palace
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Dolmabahce Palace Dolmabahce Palace One of the bridges crossing from Europe into Asia Ciragan Palace Hotel Rumeli Hisari and the second bridge
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Shipping coming from the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara via the Bosphorus Rumeli Hisari - 15th Century Ottoman castle Rumeli Hisari - built on the narrowest part of the Bosphorus to control the strait Heading back towards Istanbul in choppy water Back to Istanbul
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