Topkapi palace in Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Taking a break from walking and exploring the past

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Kids weren't impressed that they were sitting on pieces of history in Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Peek-a-boo

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The wall that surrounded the city of Istanbul, Turkey

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Ice Baby Blake

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Imperial Divan room in Topkapi Palace

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Ferry boat ride in Istanbul, Turkey

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Imperial Divan room in Topkapi Palace

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Outside the Imperial Divan room in the Topkapi Palace the pillars/columns were all different since they were taken from various parts of the country during reconstruction

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Istanbul, Turkey

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Scale model of the inner part of the palace (2nd-4th courtyards)

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Istanbul, Turkey

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The Gate of Salutation, entrance to the Second courtyard of Topkapi Palace

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Istanbul, Turkey

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The Imperial Gate at Topkapi Palace

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