Galata Tower, and views from the top

At the top there is a restaurant and 'nightclup,' according to the brochure, with a traditional dance performance. We just went up & took pictures, no nightclupping for us.

Topkapı Palace

Windows and tiles in a courtyard

Topkapı Palace - In the harem

Topkapı Palace

View of the Bosphorus from the Palace. It was windy.

Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace

Turkey - Topkapı Palace

Ira and I just got back from Turkey, here are the pics!We started in İstanbul. This is the entrance to Topkapı Palace, and the hordes of tourists. We were often surrounded by Spanish and Italian cruise and tour groups.