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Longing for Istanbul
Discovered some fabulous photos of Istanbul here taken by Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Looking at these images, my longing for Istanbul has come back. I must go back.
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March 20th, 2007 at 5:27 am
very beautiful fotos …
I have heard that the architectural engineering of the buildings are a feast for the eyes …
If i ever get a chance i’ll visit the place for sure…
March 20th, 2007 at 11:58 am
Jerry, thanks for leaving the comment. Istanbul and its old buildings including those from the Byzantine period are simply breath-taking; and represent advanced concepts and techniques in architecture.
keep visiting..