Thursday, July 12, 2012

Turkey Sightseeing


When my parents told me we were going to Istanbul for two weeks I thought to myself...
"What is there to possible do in Istanbul for two weeks? There can't be that much to do."
Boy was I wrong.
Our two weeks were spent exploring this great city and seeing sight after sight.


Self explanatory.. Turkish and Islamic Art museum

Sultanahmet Camii (a.k.a. The Blue Mosque)

Topkapi Palace

Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent 

Grand Bazaar

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

Underground Cistern

Beautiful Mosaics at the Chora Church

Greek Orthodox Church


Taksim Square

Istiklal Street

Turkish Shopping Mall


Bosphorus Cruise

Spice Bazaar

Gold Shops

Istanbul Archeological Museum

Gulhane Park

Pera Palas Hotel

Pera Museum

Rumeli Fortress

Dolmanche Palace

Suada Club

Asian side of the city
Overall, it was an amazing trip!

P.S. I got 4 stamps in my brand new passport!

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