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08-SEP-2006

Istanbul092007 8710.jpg

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At the Holy Gate.

This ‘Ayakapi’ is a gateway through the old sea walls of Constantinople. It was reportedly built in 1582 by the famous architect Mimar Sinan, but obviously not his most striking work.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Source: Website of ‘Very Turkey.com’.

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