@ Hagia Sophia in the moonlight, Istanbul Pingi begins his tour of "Turkey: Marmara 1". Merhaba nasılsınız! Hagia Sophia in the moonlight, Istanbul A stunning view, by moonlight of The Holy Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque in Istanbul, was built in 537 as the Church of Hagia Sophia and was the largest Christian church of the eastern Roman Empire. In 1453 with the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a Mosque.
While travelling Turkey, you met Jesse.
Pingi shook paws with Jesse the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fresco, Museum Of The Ancient East "Have you noticed that you can haggle with a vendor in the bazaar to get the price down, Fright?" "Yes, it's quite fun, Pingi! Perhaps we should do that in Asda at home!" Fresco, Museum Of The Ancient East The Eastern Museum is located in the Archaeological Museum complex, next to the famous Topkapi Palace and Gulhane Park in Istanbul. The museum displays more than a million exhibits showcasing the history and cultures, spanning over 8,500 years, of Istanbul. This particular fresco is of a goat, perhaps because the goat is one of the animals that are used in the Kurban Bayram (Feast of the sacrifice). There is also an idiom in Turkey when translated means, Losing the goat, meaning to have lost your mind.
While travelling Turkey, you met Fright.
Pingi shook paws with Fright the Lil Auk. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fresco Lion, Museum Of The Ancient East İztuzu Beach, just west of Fethiye, is a major breeding ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle. The turtles arrive between May and October, climbing ashore at the exact site of their birth to lay a new generation of eggs. The beach sees around 300 nests dug each year. Fresco Lion, Museum Of The Ancient East A fresco in the Museum of the Ancient East. In Turkish, Lion is Arslan, changing to Aslan in the last century. The lion represents courage, bravery, royalty, and chivalry.
While travelling Turkey, you met Baby Acorna.
Pingi shook paws with Baby Acorna the Squishy, The Baby Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Cogs And Gears "It says in our tour guide that the city now known as Istanbul was originally called Byzantium, which is of Greek origin and refers to Byzas, the founder of the city," said Fanny. "In the year 324, it was renamed as Constantinople, and in 1930 it was changed to Istanbul." "That's a bit easier to spell than Constantinople!" responded Pingi. "Where's the difficulty? C-O-N - that's the Con. S-T-A-N - that's the stan. T-I-N, that's the tin. O-P-L-E——" "Okay, I take it back, Pingi!" Cogs And Gears This display is located in the former Imperial Stables Building in Gülhane Park. The museum, Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam, was opened on 25 May 2008 and displays replicas, there are no originals, of 9th and 16th-century scientific instruments of Muslim scholars.
While travelling Turkey, you met Fanny.
Pingi shook paws with Fanny the Holstein Friesian Calf. They both received one silver mole!
@ Park In Fall, Istanbul "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Edwina, after she and Pingi had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Pingi. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Park In Fall, Istanbul The trees are changing colour and leaves are forming a carpet. There are numerous beautiful parks in Istanbul that you can leisurely stroll around.
While travelling Turkey, you met Edwina.
Pingi shook paws with Edwina the Brown Owl. They both received one silver mole!
@ Coast at night, Izmit. "Oh, Stingray Mulder, listen to this. Leonardo da Vinci was almost responsible for the design of the Galata Bridge in Istanbul." "Only almost, Pingi?" "It says here that in 1502 'Sultan Beyazid II asked da Vinci to design a bridge that would span the Golden Horn. Following the three geometric principles of the pressed-bow, parabolic curve and keystone arch, da Vinci’s design would have been the world’s longest bridge at that time, but the Sultan did not approve it'. "Do you think he kicked himself ever afterwards, Pingi? It's a bit like that record company turning down the Beatles, isn't it?" Coast at night, Izmit. Izmit is in the Marmara region of Turkey, east of Istanbul at the tip of the long and narrow Gulf of Izmit of the Sea of Marmara, heading towards the east, and it is the capital of the province of Kocaeli. Izmit was known as Nicomedia in antiquity and was the capital of the Roman Empire between 286 and 324. Because of the geography of the area, the city started on the flat plains, near the ocean, and consists of the city center and the second part was built on the hills.
While travelling Turkey, you met Stingray Mulder.
Pingi shook paws with Stingray Mulder the Merry Mole. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Blue Mosque, Istanbul "We'll be crossing from one continent to another today, Pingi!" remarked Azure Beauty. Pingi glanced up in alarm. "Are we going to be on the coach all day? How many thousands of miles will we be going?" "Relax, Pingi!" said Azure Beauty reassuringly. "It's just that Istanbul is on two different continents. The city is separated by the Bosporus, a strait, and has a European part and an Asian part. It says here that 95% of Turkey is in Asia, and 5% is in Europe." The Blue Mosque, Istanbul The Blue Mosque, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque—constructed between 1609 and 1616. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn the mosque’s interior walls, and at night the exterior of the mosque is lit with blue lights.
While travelling Turkey, you met Azure Beauty.
Pingi shook paws with Azure Beauty the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ Hazy Skies, Istanbul Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock! Hazy Skies, Istanbul A bird decides to get in the picture and lends another bit of interest to this scene of a mosque under a hazy Istanbul sky.
While travelling Turkey, you met Pebbles.
Pingi shook paws with Pebbles the Grey Bunny. They both received one silver mole!
@ Town Center, Istanbul "Wow! You like trains, don't you, Pingi? It says in our brochure that Istanbul is home to the Tünel, a short funicular that’s the world's second-oldest continuously running underground railway after the London Underground. It started operation on 17 January 1875." "Wow indeedy, Esmerelda! So Tünel means 'tunnel', presumably?" "It does indeed," confirmed Esmerelda. Town Center, Istanbul The Galata Tower can be seen in the background of this scene of the Town Center, Istanbul. Currently a museum, the Galata Tower was built as a watchtower, part of the Walls Of Galata. The tower was built in 1348.
While travelling Turkey, you met Esmerelda.
Pingi shook paws with Esmerelda the Chocolate Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul Pingi was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My Dad used to sing this, Breezey ❤️!” he exclaimed happily. "Singt dem grossen Bassa Lieder from Die Entführung. This takes me back! It's set in Turkey, you know." Breezey ❤️ looked blank. Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul Dolmabahce Palace is the largest palace in Turkey. Commissioned by Sultan Abdül Mecit in 1843. Dolmabahce Palace was the first European-style palace in Istanbul, and it is impressive. Built to hide the fact that the Ottoman Empire was in decline. Construction of this two-floor palace began in 1843 and was finished in 1856. The palace contains 285 rooms, 44 halls, 68 toilets, and 6 baths–fourteen tons of gold were used to gild the ceilings. Dolmabahce Palace has the largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers in the world. The price tag was five million Ottoman gold coins, the current equivalent of 35 tons of gold.
While travelling Turkey, you met Breezey ❤️.
Pingi shook paws with Breezey ❤️ the Hidden Algae Butterfly. They both received one silver mole!
@ Old City Wall, Defense, Istanbul "Oh, Squirrel, listen to this. Leonardo da Vinci was almost responsible for the design of the Galata Bridge in Istanbul." "Only almost, Pingi?" "It says here that in 1502 'Sultan Beyazid II asked da Vinci to design a bridge that would span the Golden Horn. Following the three geometric principles of the pressed-bow, parabolic curve and keystone arch, da Vinci’s design would have been the world’s longest bridge at that time, but the Sultan did not approve it'. "Do you think he kicked himself ever afterwards, Pingi? It's a bit like that record company turning down the Beatles, isn't it?" Old City Wall, Defense, Istanbul The Walls of Constantinople or The Theodosian Walls—first built by Theodosius II, 408-450 CE—were defensive walls against the Huns and the Goths. They were bounded on the land side by a moat, and ships guarded the seaward side. The Ottoman Empire broke through the walls in 1453, thus ending Constantinople. The ancient walls were torn down as the city expanded, and today there are but a few places where you can still see remnants of the old walls.
While travelling Turkey, you met Squirrel.
Pingi shook paws with Squirrel the Squishy, The Baby Squirrel. They both received one silver mole!
@ Istiklal street, Istanbul Pingi was listening enraptured to strains of music reaching them from a street violin player. “My Dad used to sing this, Choose a name!” he exclaimed happily. "Singt dem grossen Bassa Lieder from Die Entführung. This takes me back! It's set in Turkey, you know." Choose a name looked blank. Istiklal street, Istanbul Historically known as The Grand Avenue of Pera, Istiklal Street is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul. This 1.4 km (0.87 mi) long street was a popular spot for Ottoman intellectuals. Today it is a mix of old and new, with shops of every description, movie houses, restaurants, bars, live music, museums. Istiklal Street has a tram system that runs up and down the avenue.
While travelling Turkey, you met Choose a name.
Pingi shook paws with Choose a name the Tabby Cat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Aerial View, Istanbul "Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city," said Audra. "But it's not, of course, the capital city. That honour belongs to—wake up, Pingi, where?" Pingi, dozing happily in the coach seat, covered with a light dusting of icing sugar and with a depleted box of Turkish Delight beside him, opened his eyes and sat up with a jerk. "Ankara! And I wasn't asleep. I was just—resting my eyes." Aerial View, Istanbul An aerial view of Metropolitan Istanbul, where you can see some of the tallest buildings in the city. The tallest building to date–which you can see in the background— is the 369-meter (1,211-foot) Camlica telecommunications tower, which features 360 -degree views, cafes, exhibit spaces, restaurants and observation decks.
While travelling Turkey, you met Audra.
Pingi shook paws with Audra the Blue Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
@ View from Suleymaniye mosque to Bosphorus, Istanbul " 'Just as Rome was, the city now called Istanbul was built on seven hills'," read out Pingi from the brochure. " 'It was called Nova Roma, or New Rome. All seven hills are historically significant and studded with impressive mosques and gorgeous palaces.' " "C'mon, then, Pingi. What are the names of the seven hills?" queried Enterbeauty a name for this pet teasingly. Pingi eyed the polysyllablic list and closed the brochure. "You can read up about them later," he said with dignity. View from Suleymaniye mosque to Bosphorus, Istanbul Located in the district of Fatih, the Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most important structures from the Ottoman era. Construction of the Mosque started in 1550 and ended in 1557. Overlooking the Strait of Istanbul, The Bosphorus, which divides Turkey by separating Anatolia from Thrace.
While travelling Turkey, you met Enterbeauty a name for this pet.
Pingi shook paws with Enterbeauty a name for this pet the Green Beautiful Unicorn. They both received one silver mole!
Enterbeauty a name for this pet and you found 5 Travel Tokens!
@ Mosque At Sunset Overlooking Bosphorus Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock! Mosque At Sunset Overlooking Bosphorus As another day ends and birds make their way to their roosting places for the night, the sun sinks, leaving a splash of red across the sky.
While travelling Turkey, you met chendler.
Pingi shook paws with chendler the Grey Playful Kitten. They both received one silver mole!
@ The Maiden's Tower, Istanbul “I could stay here forever, Pingi,” said Rowland. “This is an amazing place!” “Well, you never know what lies ahead, Rowland. I wouldn't be surprised if the next stop is even better!” said Pingi. The Maiden's Tower, Istanbul On a tiny islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus stands a reconstructed tower/little castle. Thought to have been first built around 340 BCE. The structure was pulled down when the Ottoman army attacked and a wooden building was put up in replacement—which was destroyed by fire in 1719. Istanbul’s head architect rebuilt a stone version, and a glass kiosk and lead-covered dome were later added.
This is a very popular tourist destination and there are quite a few legends that have been ascribed to The Maiden's Tower. One such story is about Leandros, a young man who fell in love with a nun named Hero. Hero lived in the tower and every night, she built a fire to guide her lover to the islet. However, one night, the fire was put out by a storm and Leandros lost his way and drowned in the Bosphorus. Hero was so overwhelmed by grief and loss, she committed suicide.
While travelling Turkey, you met Rowland.
Pingi shook paws with Rowland the City Rat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Topkapi Palace, Istanbul "Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city," said Fflam. "But it's not, of course, the capital city. That honour belongs to—wake up, Pingi, where?" Pingi, dozing happily in the coach seat, covered with a light dusting of icing sugar and with a depleted box of Turkish Delight beside him, opened his eyes and sat up with a jerk. "Ankara! And I wasn't asleep. I was just—resting my eyes." Topkapi Palace, Istanbul The Topkapi Palace, or the Seraglio, is a large museum in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. In the 15th and 16th centuries, this huge palace served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans. Located in one of the oldest historical regions of Istanbul, the palace takes up around 700,000 square meters.
While travelling Turkey, you met Fflam.
Pingi shook paws with Fflam the Welsh dragon. They both received one silver mole!
@ Fransiz Sokagi (French Street), Istanbul "Ooh, Pingi, did you know that Istanbul is the last stop for the famous Simplon Orient Express? It is called the 'king of trains and train of kings'.” "I can't think of the Orient Express without thinking of Agatha Christie's fine novel, Alexander! It would be fabulous to do the whole trip on it, though!" Fransiz Sokagi (French Street), Istanbul The Alley of Cezayir Sokagi, also known as French Street or Fransiz Sokagi is in the area of the famous Istiklal Street. Known for colourful cozy cafes and live music.
While travelling Turkey, you met Alexander.
Pingi shook paws with Alexander the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Quayside, Istanbul “You know, this is really awesome, Pingi!” said Rainz. "It's very nice indeed—but you never know, the next leg of the tour might be even better!" said Pingi. Quayside, Istanbul Located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, little boats line up along the quay waiting to take travellers from the airport to their hotels.
While travelling Turkey, you met Rainz.
Pingi shook paws with Rainz the Luscious Lilac Dolphin. They both received one silver mole!
@ Tophane Kasri (Palace), Istanbul "I think there'll be quite a few tired paws, wings and flippers when we get back to the tour bus," said Choose a name Thisisme, after she and Pingi had spent some time exploring another narrow, winding alleyway to its end. "Is there a gift shop at the end?" enquired Pingi. "The thought of that generally keeps me going." Tophane Kasri (Palace), Istanbul The word Tophane means Cannon Factory. The pavilion was built near the factory by order of Sultan Abdul Majid I in 1852. The building was designed by the English architect William James Smith. The palace was used as a home while the Sultan and his officials visited the military shipyards and the cannon factory.
While travelling Turkey, you met Choose a name Thisisme.
Pingi shook paws with Choose a name Thisisme the Panda Cub. They both received one silver mole!
Choose a name Thisisme and you found 75 Travel Tokens!
@ Night Over Istanbul "It says in our tour guide that the city now known as Istanbul was originally called Byzantium, which is of Greek origin and refers to Byzas, the founder of the city," said Icicle. "In the year 324, it was renamed as Constantinople, and in 1930 it was changed to Istanbul." "That's a bit easier to spell than Constantinople!" responded Pingi. "Where's the difficulty? C-O-N - that's the Con. S-T-A-N - that's the stan. T-I-N, that's the tin. O-P-L-E——" "Okay, I take it back, Pingi!" Night Over Istanbul Sleep ancient city, sleep. Formerly known as Constantinople and lying between Europe and Asia this is the largest city in Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous city in Europe.
While travelling Turkey, you met Icicle.
Pingi shook paws with Icicle the Arctic Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Galata Tower, evening. Istanbul Oh look ... you found a picturesque rock! Galata Tower, evening. Istanbul As dusk falls you can see the Galata Tower in the center of the photograph. Now the Galata Kulesi Museum, this tower was once a watchtower to defend the city. Built in 1348, it was once the tallest structure in Constantinople.
While travelling Turkey, you met queenielove.
Pingi shook paws with queenielove the Black Feisty Fox. They both received one silver mole!
@ Topkapi Tower, Istanbul, with Turkish flag İztuzu Beach, just west of Fethiye, is a major breeding ground for the endangered loggerhead sea turtle. The turtles arrive between May and October, climbing ashore at the exact site of their birth to lay a new generation of eggs. The beach sees around 300 nests dug each year. Topkapi Tower, Istanbul, with Turkish flag The Topkapi Palace Museum, housing the imperial collections of the Ottoman Empire, was once the main residence of the Ottoman Sultans, for over 400 years.
While travelling Turkey, you met Faith.
Pingi shook paws with Faith the Strawberry Milky Moo Cow. They both received one silver mole!
@ Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul "Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city," said Yozaria. "But it's not, of course, the capital city. That honour belongs to—wake up, Pingi, where?" Pingi, dozing happily in the coach seat, covered with a light dusting of icing sugar and with a depleted box of Turkish Delight beside him, opened his eyes and sat up with a jerk. "Ankara! And I wasn't asleep. I was just—resting my eyes." Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul The Blue Mosque or formally known as The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an Ottoman historical mosque created between 1609 and 1616. This is a very active tourist destination as well as a functioning Mosque.
While travelling Turkey, you met Yozaria.
Pingi shook paws with Yozaria the Meerkat. They both received one silver mole!
@ Istanbul, Mosque, Sunset As Pingi's tour of "Turkey: Marmara 1" comes to an end, he receives a wonderful gift! Grey Mountains, Rounded And Steep Jagged, steep, rounded, tree-filled or bare, snow-covered or subject to torrential rains—mountains are an outstanding feature on the landscape, they draw the eye, they inspire artists and climbers. Mountains affect the weather and can enclose an area of land creating valleys that are rich agricultural areas. Poems are written about mountains. Mountains are a haven for eagles and many forms of wildlife.
These marvellous mountain decorations will be perfect in your art slides whether you are making a mountain retreat for yourself or a home for your pets. Perhaps you have a pet who has always dreamed of going on a climbing expedition and making it to the top of the highest mountain. Used singly as a point of interest, or in multiples to create a whole mountain range, let your imagination soar. Istanbul, Mosque, Sunset As the setting sun paints the sky in shades of red and yellow, the silhouette of a Mosque in Istanbul stands as a centerpiece in this contemplative view of Istanbul. Pingi has completed his tour of "Turkey: Marmara 1"! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also tour Turkey!
While travelling Turkey, you met Mystic.
Pingi shook paws with Mystic the Pearl White Peacock. They both received one silver mole!
Mystic gave you 1 "Grey Mountains, Rounded And Steep"
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