The Louvre’s Modern Architectural Touches, Paris
This trip to the Louvre was motivated by the opening of the new Islamic art pavilion. While we were able to get into the exhibit area without much trouble, finding a spot from which to Read More …
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Islamic art at the Louvre, Paris
The Louvre recently opened a new display are for their Islamic collection. And what a beautiful collection it is! Next Post: The Louvre’s Modern Architectural Touches Previous Post: Nearly All Read More …
Daily Snapshots: Pere-Lachaise in Paris
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Nearly All Saints Day at Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris
It seems fitting that, with the coming of All Saints Day, we should visit a cemetery. . . and why not visit the most famous of them, Père Lachaise. This is the final resting place Read More …
Travels in Turkey 2012
A couple of weeks exploring Turkey on a group tour let me see all sorts of amazing things. And left me wanting to return. Springtime Turkey itinerary Day 1: April 13 A First Glimpse of Read More …
Kapalı Çarşı – The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Shopping is always a good way to spend a rainy day and the Grand Bazaar has been the place for shopping in Istanbul since 1461. Originally a place where merchants from throughout the Ottoman Empire Read More …
Istanbul’s Archaeological Museums
Istanbul’s Archaeological Museum is actually three museums, the Ancient Orient Museum, the Archaeology Museum, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum (the Çinili Pavilion). There is also a lovely garden filled with artifacts (and cats), but it Read More …
The harem at Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
The Harem at Topkapı Palace is on my must-see list, not because of the romance and mystery associated with it, but because it is supposed to have stunning tiles. We all have our priorities. I Read More …
Topkapı Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
Topkapı Palace served as the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for about 400 years (between 1465 and 1856) until Domabahçe Palace became the official residence. Established as the seat of government for the Ottoman Read More …
Sultan Ahmet Camii (the Blue Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey
The Blue Mosque was built early in the 17th century to rival the Hagia Sophia. Today it remains among the most splendid buildings in a city rich in magnificent architecture. Today the mosque’s courtyard bustles Read More …