Filed under: Istanbul, Mosques, Pictures
by admin on Mar 20th, 2010
Across from Hagia Sophia stands the supremely elegant Imperial Sultanahmet Mosque with six minarets. Built between 1609 and 1616 by the architect Mehmet, the building is more familiarly known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior paneling of blue and white Iznik tiles. During the summer months an evening light and sound show both entertain and inform visitors.
The cascading domes and four slender minarets of the Imperial Süle...
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Filed under: Antalya, History, Pictures, Videos
by admin on Mar 10th, 2010
In Antalya, the pine-clad Toros (Taurus) Mountains sweep down to the sparkling clear sea resulting in an irregular coastline of rocky headlands and secluded coves.
Holiday in Antalya
The region, bathed in sunshine for 300 days of the year, is a paradise for sunbathing, swimming, and sports activities like wind surfing, water skiing, sailing, mountain climbing and spelunking. If you caome to Antalya in March or April, you can ski in the m...
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