Istanbul. The very name itself conjures up exotic images of veiled belly dancers, whirling dervishes, blue waters and … flashes from Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark. In reality, Istanbul is a vibrant city that straddles cultures and continents.
Sunrise from Bosphorus.[Photo by Pauline D. Loh/China Daily] |
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