Strolling in Istanbul

We strolled near our hotel, LARESPARK Hotel, Topçu Caddesi, No.23 Taksim. We enjoyed the hotel (great location, food and clean rooms) and would highly recommend it. The hotel is close to Taksim Square.

 

 

Ataturk Mausoleum in Ankara

We stopped at Ankara, Turkey's second largest city, famous for their angora wool. There, we visited the mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic. The mausoleum was constructed in 1944 and sits atop a hill overlooking the city.

Turkish Folklore evening show

We went to Turkish Folklore evening show. The show began with the Whirling Dervishes. The music and dance was wonderful. The rest of the show featured Turkish dance and music.