Travel to Turkey

Reader's Digest CanadaUpdated: Mar. 20, 2019

Telling us all about the delights of Turkey, Mary Lou Lucking of Calgary’s Destination story in the September issue of More of Our Canada was a treat! Here are some more photos of her adventure in Istanbul.

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Out and About

Diane and Mary Lou enjoying a quiet moment in front of the Blue Mosque.

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Rumelli Fortress

A panoramic view of Rumelli Fortress’ crenellated walls.

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Donkey Ride

Scott and Diane lead us off on a donkey ride up the hill to the Monastery of St George on Buyukada, one of the Prince’s Islands.

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Ceiling Mosaic

Ceiling mosaic in Chora Church portraying the 12 Apostles.

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Kokorec

Waiting to sample a popular national dish, “kokorec”, which proved to be quite tasty.

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The Milion

Mary Lou standing by the remains of the “Milion,” erected in the 4^th Century AD and used as the starting point for measuring distances in the Byzantine Empire.

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Chora Churh mosaic

One of the many luminescent mosaics to be found in Chora Church.

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View from the Ramparts

Enjoying the view from the ramparts of Rumelli Fortress, built in 1452 to guard the Bosphorus approaches.

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Mosaic

Chora Church mosaic depicting the death of Mary, Mother of Jesus.

Originally Published: August 31, 2011