Photos were taken during an early spring trip (Mar. 25 to Apr. 8) in 2013 to Turkey, starting in Istanbul and stopping by Sanfranbolu, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Selcuk (Efes) and back to Istanbul.
Fountain at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.