Golden Horn From Satellite

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Istanbul is counting for 16 January 2010: Opening program of 2010 culture capital of Europe

Istanbul is preparing for opening celebrations of 2010 European Cultue Capital. Istanbul people and other international upper level guests will join to the this celebration. The most well-known artists and groups of Turkey will perform in 7 different areas of Istanbul. President Abdullah GUL and prime minister Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN will also join the program. The program will start in Goldern Horn and then Istanbul people can watch activities at huge monitors that will be set in Taksim, Kadikoy, Sultanahmet, Beylikduzu, Pendik and Bagcilar. Tarkan, Mor ve Otesi, Mercan Dede, Nil Karaibrahimgil, Kirac and Zara will meet with Istanbul people. There will be an excellent fire show in Taksim before Tarkan concert and a balloon show in Kadikoy. Most of the museums will be open until 24.00.

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Istanbul is preparing for 2010

New bilboards were hang up to several places of 2010 world culture capital Istanbul within activities. And most of the bilboards were renewed. New bilboards emphasized on Istanbuls' importance. The meaningful  one  in  of them is absolutely the bilboard that was prepared for Hagia Sophia. It is written on that bilboard: "The Hagia Sophia is  in Istanbul since 1472 years, always in the same place". And one person who saw the bilboard criticized Bartholomes for saying "I am feeling crucified like Jesus". That person said that the bilboard is reflecitng Turkeys' tolerance. Other bilboards shed light into Istanbul history.

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Old Istanbul picture in 1870

Here is a excelllent old picture of Istanbul in 1870; Sultanahmet Square. Behind scene ,you see famous Sultanahmet Mosque. This picture gives a little taste of old Istanbul. Then feel it...

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Iron pile will be removed from Hagia Sophia

                          "Hagi Sophia has a iron pier since 1993"

CHP deputy of Istanbul Cetin Soysal made a speech to TBMM general assembly and criticized Istanbul 2010 European Culture Capital Agency's studies. He described agency as "untalented" and "clumsy" . Behalf on government state minister Yazıcı responsed her questions and gave information about the agency. Then said that 151 million Tl transferred to agency and 91 of it is expense. Yazıcı also defined that agency has a staff working devotedly. He continued to his speech and added: there are studies for lighting historical places such as Topkapi palace, Hagi Sophia, Istanbul walls, Haydarpasa Train Station and Sirkeci. Yazıcı points that Hagi Sophia has an iron pier since 1993 in weights of 190 ton. And told that the agency will arrange this bad appearance. Iron pier will be removed from Hagia sophia until this year end. Thus Hagia Sophia will meet his normal view. Finally spoke about the projects that came to agency. There were 2197 projects and 400 of them was  accepted.

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Sunset in Istanbul

Sunset in the Istanbul with the scene of Hagia Sophia and Sultanahmet Mosque beyond. It is untold and just can feel...

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The angel with 6 wings named as Serafim in Hagia Sophia

Protected face of Serafim angel was discovered in Hagia Sophia Museum. It is protected nearly 160 years. The angel is known as guard of paradise entrace in Christian belief. Wings of angel could see, the face of it was discovered after the work said Gunay. There were another things like that was made between 900-1300 years. Gunay said that these works will finish until 2010 in the circumstances of 2010 Culture capital of Europe-Istanbul. Figure is in 50 meter height of museum. Gunay declared that as a exciting improvement for Turkey and world. Istanbul University Byzantine Art Specialist Dr. Feridun Özgümüs said that: Vasillius who is the father of the christian mythology saw this six wing-angel in his dream. Also told that the guard of Jesus' throne named as Kerubin is still uncovered in Hagia sophia museum.

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The small Turkey: Miniaturk

Here are some pictures of it:




Miniaturk is the world's largest miniature park with 40,000 sqm of open space, 3,500 sqm of covered area, 2,000 sqm of pools and waterways, and a parking lot with a capacity of 500 vehicles. It is a perfect park to be seen...

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A view of Istanbul from balloon-Kadikoy

A marvellous view of Istanbul from balloon in Kadıköy. Kadıköy is the one of big town as Beykoz and Uskudar in the Anatolian side. Historical "Haydarpasa Train Station" can be seen in picture.

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The presentation video of İstanbul for 2010

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