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Istanbul Sunset

By voyageAnatolia.blogspot.com
Istanbul Sunset
Istanbul Sunset, originally uploaded by voyageAnatolia.

Sunset over Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet at Europe side of Istanbul. Photo taken from Asia. The two strings belong to a ferry boat at Kadiköy pier in front of the terrace of the restaurant.

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