Friday, May 18, 2007

Pavilions

And here, some of the smaller pavilions at the heart of the Topkapi - the innermost courtyard. First, the gilt tent where the sultan would break his ramadan fast. There is a beautiful view of the city behind, but I'm afraid the crowds obscure it.

And then a fountain, and, if my memory serves me, the Erivan pavilion, commemorating a 17th century conquer of Yerevan in Armenia. The Baghdad pavilion (to the right of the gilt iftar tent), commemorating the conquer of that city, is currently under renovation.



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