"It's not Constantinople any more ..." Istanbul by shrimp56


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I visited Istanbul for a day in the late 1970s as part of a Swans Hellenic Cruise. I remember the mosques, Topkapi, the power lines on the sides of unpainted wooden houses and the beggars/street vendors. After my time in the Balkans and Southeast Asia I imagine I could handle the latter better these days!

I don't have any pictures from MY trip, but my youngest stepson just returned from Istanbul and is sharing his pictures with us. Thanks J.!
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This is a view I remember though -- standing on one continent and looking over to another .. The pollution looks a bit better than it was back in 1979!

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    lmkluque Nov 3, 2006 at 8:22 AM Report Abuse

    Loved that copper coffee pot and cups! Interesting comments on your Istanbul page Sally!!

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    tini58de May 7, 2006 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

    I love your shopping tips!! Excellent photography! And the cictern - that was one of the most impressive places in Istanbul for me!

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    BluBluBlu Apr 25, 2006 at 8:11 AM Report Abuse

    Some fantastic photo's of a great city Sally! Blu

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    amesian Dec 25, 2005 at 3:53 PM Report Abuse

    Lovely place,truly amazing!!! A visit to istanbul be4 die is a must 4 everybody,i thnk :) rgrds from Turkey

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    whitecliff62 Jun 29, 2005 at 12:08 PM Report Abuse

    I simply love Turkey, i can't get enough of the country but the big one (Istanbul) has still eluded me, hopefully i'll have the chance in Sep, fingers crossed.

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    MalenaN Jan 9, 2005 at 3:29 AM Report Abuse

    Istanbul is a lovely city, you should go back one day to see more! And Assos is a beautiful place!

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    grayfo Nov 5, 2004 at 4:36 PM Report Abuse

    Excellent photos, it brings it all back................From one Fowler to another

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    globetrott Jun 21, 2004 at 5:38 PM Report Abuse

    a lovely page bringing back great memories, Sally ! ...the egyptian bazar was my favorite place to walk through and smell all of these great spices !

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    matcrazy1 Jun 20, 2004 at 4:18 AM Report Abuse

    Sally, very beautiful pictures and interesting tips. I was a few times in istambul and each time I could discover something new there!

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    olja1234 Jun 19, 2004 at 11:53 AM Report Abuse

    Turkey is the country with lots of treasures to see. Superb photos. Thanks!

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