I'm back in Estonia and haven't forgotten my promise to upload some photos of my trip to Turkey. I couldn't upload much in Turkey because of problems with Internet connection :(
Hagia Sophia - a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul.
Eskisehir
Our teachers and students meeting the Mayor - the head of municipality.
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Basilica Cistern - the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul The cistern was built in the 6th century.
Bosphorus Bridge - connects Europe and Asia
Grand Bazaar - shopping and bargaining :D
Our Estonian group in front of Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace - the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign
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Great pictures! I'm really happy that you could see all these beautiful views! And I'm happy you arrived in Estonia safe and sound :)
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