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andrewsadventures  > 2011 > Istanbul, Turkey, in June.
In June I headed to the ancient and historic city of Istanbul (formerly, Constantinople), to speak against animal experimentation at a lab animal science conference. At least the city itself would be fun... Don't miss the published story of this adventure.
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The Yeni Mosque was the first I encountered whenever I crossed the Galata Bridge - my gateway into historic Sultanhamet where most of the key mosques and palaces were located.
Seed sellers and buyers ensured a permanent flock of pigeons outside the Yeni Mosque, which locals would sometimes catch. I saw one caught and released apparently for 'fun'.
Yeni Mosque interior
The main feature of any mosque seems to be its dome, which is invariably beautifully tiled.
Next to the Yeni Mosque is the Spice Bazaar, which has been operational for centuries. When not open, heavy gates bar the entrance.
Market spices
They sell everything however - not just spices.
Unfortunately, next to the Spice Bazaar is a small animal market, with large numbers of overstocked birds and other animals in substandard conditions.
Animal market puppies
The Yeni Mosque was the first I encountered whenever I crossed the Galata Bridge - my gateway into historic Sultanhamet where most of the key mosques and palaces were located.
The Yeni Mosque was the first I encountered whenever I crossed the Galata Bridge - my gateway into historic Sultanhamet where most of the key mosques and palaces were located.
The Yeni Mosque was the first I encountered whenever I crossed the Galata Bridge - my gateway into historic Sultanhamet where most of the key mosques and palaces were located.
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