City: | Istanbul, Turkey |
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Weather: | 85°, sunny |
Site: | Topkapi Palace and Harem |
Activity: | enjoying the elaborate decor |
Next site seeing stop was Topkapi Palace, located with a view of the Bosphorus and the skyline of Istanbul. The ornament was varied but always vibrant and elaborate. Hand painted tiles and gold everywhere. We especially loved wandering the Harem where the royals immediate family and servants lived.
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