Istanbul

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1. The Ottoman Empire
2. Istanbul links Europe to Asia
3. The Dolmabahce Palace, on the shores of the Bosphorus, within walking distance of our hotel in Besiktas, The Conrad
4. The Galata Tower. Built in 1348.
5. At the top is a restaurant, which has great views. You can step outside and circle the tower.
6. The Galata Bridge across the Golden Horn
7. The Bosphorus Bridge which links Asian Istanbul to European Istanbul.
8. You can go by ferry instead of crossing the bridge.
9. Another ferry
10. Vintage tram
11. Modern trams
12. The Blue Mosque
13. The HagiaSophia Church, 4th century AD.
14. Inside the church
15. The Grand Bazaar, dating back to 1461. Note the ceilings
16. Topkapi Palace
17. Ataturk Airport, Istanbul