Turkey!

I found these amazing images of Turkey here in Flicker http://www.flickr.com/photos/15693951@N00/443905453/in/set-72157604073623417/ . They really are just beautiful to look at. They are also interesting if you think back to the Janissary tree since many of the images are of places that we read about.



Here is the Galata Tower that was used in the 1700’s to spot fires in the city. The picture is really great and the architecture of the surrounding buildings is really lovely as well.

This image is of the grand Bazaar. The ceiling and horseshoe arches are spectacular. It seems to be painted in wonderful detail. You can also catch a glimpse of everyday life. The men are wearing their Fez and selling their wares. The bazaar looks like it goes on forever.

Please go look at the rest of the images. They are really great. There are images of the Topkapi Palace and it’s overwhelming decoration (The gilded cage!) of the Bospherus, Mosques and men wearing western clothes and a Fez! It is really interesting to see images of the many different places we discussed and red about. I wish I could read the Janissary Tree with these pictures next to it.