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See #Marseille from a different perspective by taking a boat tour of the harbor and coastline. You'll get to see some of the city's most iconic landmarks from the water, including the #Château d'If (featured in the novel "The Count of Monte Cristo"). 🇫🇷 For more #French content: https://besidestheobvious.net/travel-stories-from-france/ Music credits: La vie en rose (Piaf style) Rosalind Loveluck https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14321797
In 1898 building work began on the Pere Mata psychiatric institute, one of the great projects of the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. The building marked the beginning of the brilliant Catalan modernist era in the city of Reus. After its completion, Domènech went on to design other buildings here and the spirit of Catalan modernism spread vigorously throughout the whole city.<br /><br />Read more about Catalonia here: https://besidestheobvious.net/catalonia-2/
A Bosporus tour - Istanbul 2023 Here you can find all the Travel Stories from Turkey by Besides the Obvious: https://besidestheobvious.net/travel-stories-from-turkey/ Turkey is a transcontinental country located mainly on the peninsula of Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on East Thrace in Southeast Europe. It shares borders with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; the Black Sea to the north; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to the east; Iraq to the southeast; Syria and the Mediterranean Sea to the south; and the Aegean Sea to the west. As you might know our mission is to share something relevant, something authentic, something real, something cool, something interesting, something personal & something different, via our travel stories & images. We are focusing on ideas from local sources, giving tips that are usually unknown for travelers and foreigners, guides to secret places which only the guy from the given neighborhood could know about, to the hidden picturesque view, with recommending everything besides the obvious: the local real feel, the adventure of discovering the unknown, the authenticity, culinary guide to the meals that locals are really cooking and eating at home, and much more. Hope you will read our Travel Stories from Turkey, feel inspired and enjoy the journey, as much as we do!
In this video, we're visiting the biggest mosque in Turkey - the Grand Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul! This mosque is amazing and is a great place to visit if you're in the city. If you're looking for things to do in Istanbul, be sure to check out this #mosque! It's definitely worth a visit if you're interested in #Islamic culture. Not only is the mosque massive, but the surrounding area is also beautiful. Whether you're a tourist or a resident of #Istanbul, this mosque is a must-see! For more content from #Turkey, visit: https://besidestheobvious.net/travel-stories-from-turkey/
Discover the historic #Whirling #Dervishes in #Istanbul! For more content, visit: https://besidestheobvious.net/travel-stories-from-turkey/ In this video, we'll be exploring the beautiful and historic Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul! These fascinating dancers are a must-see in Istanbul. Let's discover their history, their practice, and their role in Turkish culture. After watching this video, you'll be ready to experience the Whirling Dervishes for yourself!
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