Tunnels and exhibits in Kiek in de Kök museum
One major stop for us in Tallinn is Kiek in de Kök museum protecting a warren of tunnels beneath the city besides the usual museum exhibits
Toompea Hill, the administrative center
Toompea Hill is traditionally the administrative center of Estonia with the Parliament and many other important buildings located here
Impressive Tallinn Town Hall Square
The focal point of Tallinn is the magnificent Town Hall Square that we pass through multiple times as we explore the Old Town
One full day in Tallinn after a long flight
After a long and eventful flight we spend our first day exploring beautiful Tallinn, an Unesco World Heritage Site
Our first Covid trip to Romania (and Turkey)
On our first trip back to Romania during Covid we explore Dobrogea after being quarantined for a few days and then spend a couple of fun filled days in Istanbul
Exploring the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Last stop of our trip is the interesting Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum worth visiting for the beautiful exhibits and objects
The marvellous Topkapi Palace
We spend the majority of today exploring Topkapi Palace the seat of power of Ottoman sultans for hundreds of years
Starting with Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
In the morning we start with th Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia the two major and impressive houses of worship in the historical center
From Taksim Square to Galata Tower and beyond
From Dolmabahçe Palace we climb to Taksim Square and then continue towards our hotel enjoying the sights and eating dinner along the way
Out of the world Dolmabahçe Palace
Our first stop in Istanbul is the Dolmabahçe Palace, the last, oppulent palace of the Ottoman sultans and a major tourist destination