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Touring Istanbul

Hand painted dome ceiling in Topkapi Palace.....with gold leaf!

TURKEY | Friday, 27 June 2014 | Views [260]

Hand painted dome ceiling in Topkapi Palace.....with gold leaf!

The model of Topkapi Palace, home to the Ottoman empire for over 600 years. Used to be 185 acres, now only 90 acres.

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In the second (of 4) courtyard. The building was for visiting ambassadors and to accept gifts. Lots and lots of gifts. We weren't allowed to take pics in the treasury building. But we did see the actual and infamous jeweled daggar! And a 68 carat diamond, etc.

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