Tram transfer stop on the way to the Chora Church
Inside the Chora Church
After the Ottomans conquered this area in the 15th century almost all Christian churches were converted into mosques. Some are being restored to at least part of the original decor.
The ceiling
Taking the audio tour
Again, the ceiling where most of the action happens.
Sometimes the English translations are not very understandable.
Lots of looking up
The Chora Church being restorated. It seemed most every building we toured was at least partially closed for restoration.
Climbing up the Old City Walls of Constantinople (rebuilt in the 5th century after "the" earthquake)
Coming down is a little tougher.
I didn't go too far.
Kevin went all the way to the top and got some cool shots.
View from the top.
On the wall (part way up).
In front of the old wall.
Using Google Maps to make sure the cabbie stays honest. He did not.
Walking the rest of the way to the castle cuz the cabbie got "lost".
Rumelihisari here we come.
View from our table for lunch before going to the castle.
Entrance to Rumelihisari
"In" the walls of the castle
Some of the armaments.
Part way up the castle walls.
Some of the grounds inside the walls.
One of the fortress gates.
All of the gates were locked.
As high as we could go.
Guess who took this shot.
Kind of windy
Looking toward the Bosphorus
An amphitheatre
Yeah - it really looks like we might fall . . . what dorks
At the entrance
Both male and female elderly swim in this water (to each his own).
Climbing the old city walls.
A nice view from within the castle.
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