For our ventures throughout Istanbul we had a guide, Zeycan, and driver, whose name I never knew. Zeycan was very knowledgeable about the city and Turkish history.
Our first stop was to the Dolmabahce Place which is situated along Bosphorus waterway (the Bophorus is very storied and important waterway connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of Marama). This was the sultan's palace. In one grand room there is a 4 and a half ton chandelier.
From there we went to Ortakoy, a hip district of restaurants and crafts stands. Afterwards our day took us to the Kariye Museum. This important monument is famous for its mosaics and frescoes.
Cok Selam!
More to come soon!
Sara
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