Tag: “Ottoman”

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   Turkey

   The Turkish flag on a hot still day mimics the shape of a mosques minaret nearby.

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   The Ottoman and his Visne

   Traditionally dressed Ottoman come to tourists motioning them to take a photo. Once taken, they offer a refreshing cup of visne juice, and ask for money.

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   Turkey Travelers' Tips

   With a myriad of diverse destinations in Turkey, travelers should be well prepared for just about anything. Take these starting tips as a guide.

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   The Basilica Cistern

   One of the largest of the cisterns under Istanbul. A giant cathedral like space full of columns it holds nearly 80,000 gallons of water.

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   The Golden Horn

   A Hidden Gem in Istanbul

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   Turkish infantry trenches

   Turkish infantry trenches, Gallipoli Battlefield, World War I, Turkey

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   Turkish infantry trenches

   Turkish infantry trenches, Gallipoli Battlefield, World War I, Turkey

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   Zouk Mikael, Lebanon

   Zouk Mikael is a town in in the Keserwan District of Mount Lebanon. The town is famous for its Ottoman era old souk, which was renovated and restored in 1995.

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   Gallipoli Battlefield

   Battlefield of World War I where the British - ANZAC forces attmepted an amphibious assault on Turkey. The young Turkish colonel commanding the defenders later became the father of a new, secular and independent Turkey - Kemal Ataturk.

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    Jewish Museum of Greece

    the greek jews were almost entirely wiped out during the holocaust, so the objects, clothing, and photographs in this museum represent a culture that has been all but lost to world outside the museum walls. these sephardic jews have a culture very heavily influenced by the ottomans.