Other Istanbul Images Page 2

Some men pull the engine
out of this car utilizing
two backs, some rope,
a strong stick and
a hydraulic jack.


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A street scene of people
typically not pleased to
be photographed by
tourists.


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Tourists and locals alike
beholden themselves to
some of the bargains
to be found in the myriad
of shops and stores.

I bought 2 pairs of shoes
while in Istanbul this day.


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The entrance to the world
famous "Grand Bazaar."
Also known
as the Covered Bazaar, this early version
of a shopping mall consists of a maze

65 winding, covered streets with
over 4,000 shops, cafes and
restaurants. Supposedly has the
largest number of stores under
one roof anywhere in the world.


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Fountain of Wilhelm II
1898

One of many domed fountains to
be found throughout Istanbul.

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Small, yet stoutly built and
intricately adorned, it was a
good place to stop and rest.


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A street in Istanbul, and home to a
TNT office (the "FedEx" of much of
the world)


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A small restaurant that Bonnie and
I stopped in to have a bite at.

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The Tomb of Sultan II. Mahmut
(
Sultan II. Mahmut Türbesi)

Located along the side of a major
road, both the outside and inside
of this small tomb was packed full
of antiquities.

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The inside of the Tomb of Sultan II.
Mahmut was full of coffins and other
delightfully aged objects of interest.


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Another street full of shops and
stores waiting to overcharge all
the tourists that they can!


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