Night view of the Golden Horn in Istanbul Night view of the Golden Horn in Istanbul Suleymaniye Mosque The last attraction today is the night view of Camlica Hill. Camlica Hill is located on. On the way from Suleymaniye Mosque to Camlica Hill, Yunluo has been thinking about Zhou Xiken. Being in a foreign land, unable to speak the language, and having no one to turn to, Yunluo felt deeply sad for Zhou Xiken.

There were so many coincidences and accidents today: if it hadn't rained in the morning, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would not have gone to the Military Museum, but would have gone directly to the Old Palace; if the driver hadn't driven the car to the gate of the New Palace, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would have gone directly to the Old Palace; if today was not Sunday and there were fewer tourists, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would not have had to wait in the New Palace for two hours.

If it wasn't already past 12 o'clock, Zhou Xiken would have worried that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would be hungry. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi could have gone directly to the Bosphorus cruise ship after leaving the New Palace to save some time; if they didn't have lunch under the Galata Bridge, they wouldn't have been strolling on the Galata Bridge.

If everyone had moved faster when walking on the Galata Bridge and not gotten separated, they could have saved time; if Yunluo had not wanted to chase the sunshine on the Bosphorus, she could have gone to the Old Palace; if there had been no traffic jam on the road, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would have arrived at the gate of the Old Palace before 18:00 and could have entered the Old Palace.

Oh, oh, the more I think about it, the more I feel that this is God's arrangement, everything has come together. From Zhou Xiken's perspective: In the morning, if Zhou Xiken had gone rain or shine, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would have gone to the Old Palace; if Zhou Xiken had not agreed to Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi adding the New Palace as an extra attraction to their itinerary, it would not have taken more than three hours, and they would have definitely gone to the Old Palace.

If Zhou Xiken was not so kind, he could have just found a restaurant near the Old Palace to have lunch, and not have gone to the Galata Bridge to eat, and not have wasted more than two hours. He could have gone to the Old Palace; if Zhou Xiken did not accommodate everyone's procrastination, he could have had time to go to the Old Palace; if Zhou Xiken did not satisfy Yun Luo's request to go to the Bosphorus first, he could have gone to the Old Palace.

In that case, they would only miss the sunshine of the Bosphorus, but not Zhou Xiken's job; if the VIP had not come today, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi could have entered the old palace. However, Zhou Xiken was such a loyal and kind person. He always took Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi into consideration, so the above things would not happen.

Yunluo suddenly thought of Prometheus in ancient Greek mythology, who suffered for all living things. Prometheus brought a lot of wisdom to human survival, and finally stole fire from heaven and gave it to humans. Zeus was furious and locked Prometheus on a cliff in the Caucasus, where he suffered day after day. Zeus would not forgive him for benefiting mankind.

Zhou Xiken is suffering psychologically for Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi. In Yunluo's eyes, Zhou Xiken is like Prometheus punished by Zeus. He is suffering for Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi's pleasant journey. 8. Mount Chamilka under the night sky Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi drove all the way to Mount Chamilka.

We met several other groups who were touring the Camilica Hill at night. Although it was past 10pm, there were still many tourists on the hill. The night view of Istanbul from Camilica Hill was really nice. The blue bridge in the picture is the Eurasia Bridge. Yunluo and Nalanshiqi have already reached the other side of the Eurasia Bridge. Yunluo and Nalanshiqi's hotel is not far from the bridge.

Eurasia Bridge 1, Istanbul, Çamlica Hill. The green bridge in the picture is Eurasia Bridge 2, which is far from Eurasia Bridge 2. The scenery of Çamlica Hill is beautiful, but Yunluo is in a heavy mood. Under this vast black sky, Yunluo seems to see the trapped figure of Prometheus, and people are looking forward to Hercules, a figure in Greek mythology, to rescue him.

The second Eurasian bridge is a must-see for tourists. The newlyweds and their families are taking wedding photos here. Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi stop here to watch. Zhou Xiken happened to be walking beside Yunluo. Yunluo couldn't ask directly, so she had to comfort him. Yunluo told him.

Yunluo and Nalanshiqi sisters think he is the best tour guide Yunluo and Nalanshiqi have ever met in the world. The trip to Turkey is the most enjoyable trip for Yunluo and Nalanshiqi. After returning, Yunluo will still ask him to be a tour guide when her relatives and friends travel to Turkey.

Ding Ding Cat said that he had the right to nominate a tour guide. He would appoint Zhou Xiken to take the group. Zhou Xiken smiled bitterly and said, "Okay." Night wedding photos Istanbul's Çamlica Hill has all kinds of shops and vendors, and it is very lively. The difference from the situation in China is that in China, on such nights and occasions, most people are couples or a few young friends.

Here, three generations of a family often live together, with the elderly and children in tow. It is a very different custom. When Yun Shi was going down the mountain, he couldn't help but catch up with Zhou Xiken and apologize to him.

"I'm sorry, if you hadn't asked to go to the Bosphorus first this afternoon, nothing would have happened." He said honestly: "It's not your fault. It's mainly because the old palace needs to receive foreign guests." At this time, Zhou Xiken still did not complain about the world, nor did he blame Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi. He was really a loyal and kind person.

At about 1 a.m. on the plane, two sisters knocked on Yunluo's door. One of the sisters had already known about Zhou Xiken while surfing the Internet in the lobby downstairs. Zhou Xiken told them in person that he was fired and would no longer lead Yunluo and the Nalan Seqi group today. Yunluo was very surprised. He thought his boss was just threatening him, but he really fired him.

Yun Luo was puzzled. Just for the sake of the Old Palace, which he had plenty of time to go to today, he was going to fire such an excellent person? The sister kept saying, "It's ruining him, it's ruining him." Everyone was reviewing their laxity yesterday, but faced with this heartbreaking news, they were still helpless.

Almost no sleep all night. When she came downstairs in the morning, the sisters told Yunluo that a tour guide named Gu had come and was quite serious. Today would not be an easy day. Gu said in the car that she didn't know why the tour guide had to be changed. She would know the whole story when she arrived at the company tomorrow. Today, she and her assistant would lead Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi's group.

A small group of ten people actually sent two tour guides. It seems that the management has been strengthened. If anyone is disobedient today, be careful. The night before yesterday, Zhou Xiken brought Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi down this road. They went to have dinner. This morning, Zhou Xiken was no longer there. Everyone was not used to it and walked silently to the old palace at the end of the road.

The road outside the Old Palace The Old Palace of Istanbul is located on a hilltop called "Palace Nose" on the south bank of the Golden Horn. "Palace Nose" stretches into the sea like a small peninsula. The vast Marmara Sea is in front of the right, and the entrance to the Bosphorus Strait is in front of the left. The scenery is beautiful. From a military perspective, it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

The Old Palace was the palace where 25 sultans lived during the heyday of the Ottoman Empire. It was built in 1478 and served as a palace for 400 years. It is an outstanding example of palace architecture in the Ottoman period. After the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, in 1924, the palace was converted into a museum and opened to the public.

The Old Palace covers an area of ​​700,000 square meters and is surrounded by a 5-kilometer-long palace wall. The Old Palace originally had five courtyards. The former fifth courtyard was located on the outermost seashore. There were many small and medium-sized courtyards between the fourth and fifth main courtyards, but they no longer existed in the 19th century due to the construction of a road by the sea.

The current palace is mainly divided into four courtyards, with the main axis running from south to north. The first courtyard is at the south end, and the other courtyards extend northward in sequence. This is the Ahmed III Pool outside the gate of the old palace. It was built in 1728. Ahmed III Pool Istanbul The one on the left is Gu Dao, and the one on the right is her assistant.

Director Gu was once a street policeman in Urumqi, China. 15 years ago, she came to Istanbul because she married a Turkish man. Her explanation was conventional. After a few simple introductions, she let Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi in. Dingding Cat said behind Yunluo: "The conventional tour has begun. The alternative tour has ended."

Really insightful! The gate on the right behind Director Gu is the gate of the old palace - the Imperial Gate. The Sultan would enter the palace through the Imperial Gate, so the Imperial Gate is also called the Sultan Gate. The Imperial Gate faces the Hagia Sophia. Director Gu and her assistant Istanbul entered the Imperial Gate and reached the first courtyard, also known as the "Guardian Court".

Old. The first courtyard is the easiest to enter, the innermost courtyard (the fourth courtyard) is the most difficult to approach, and they are under the jurisdiction of the Sultan. The first courtyard is the largest courtyard, and many royal buildings have disappeared over time. The only remaining ones are the Imperial Mint (built in 1727), the Irina Church and some fountains.

First Courtyard Istanbul Old Palace Although the Irina Church was not converted into a mosque when the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople, it was used as an antique storage room by the Sultan, so it was preserved. Irina Church Istanbul Old Palace Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi's itinerary did not include visiting the Old Palace. In the first courtyard, Yunluo caught up with the guide.

When I told her that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi wanted to visit the old palace at their own expense, she refused, saying that there was nothing to see. There was basically no one in the courtyard at this time, so it was a perfect time to go. It is said that some people had waited in line for 3 hours to enter, but Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi could enter directly now. What a great opportunity, but they met the ancient guide and had no chance to visit the attractions outside the itinerary.

Everyone sighed, "It would be great if Zhou Xiken was here." This was the most common phrase everyone said today. After walking about 200 meters along the tree-lined avenue, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi arrived at the second gate, the Gate of Reverence. After crossing this gate, they truly entered the Sultan's life circle. In the past, dignitaries had to dismount and take off their hats before passing through this gate, and salute the gate to show respect to the Sultan.

In the past, only the Sultan and the Queen Mother could ride through this gate on horseback, and others had to dismount before passing through. The Gate of Reverence was built by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1524 and is the most beautiful of the three gates of the Old Palace. There is an octagonal tower on each side of the gate, with a pointed hat on the top, which is very impressive.

The black-and-gold characters on the Gate of Reverence in Istanbul's Old Palace are the most important teachings of the Quran. The flying and dancing characters are very beautiful, and the images and characters on both sides are the seals of Sultan Mehmed II, nicknamed "Victorious Conqueror". Behind the Gate of Reverence in Istanbul's Old Palace is the Second Courtyard, also known as Divan Square.

In the past, this was a park full of peacocks and gazelles, and a place where ministers gathered. The second courtyard was built around 1465, and it took shape during the reign of Muhammad from 1525 to 1529. The courtyard is surrounded by buildings such as the Council Hall, the Hospital, the Imperial Kitchen, the Guards’ Station, and the Stables. Guide Gu only took Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi to visit the Council Hall.

Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were not told about other places, nor were they allowed to go. Everyone said that it would be great if Zhou Xi was willing to be there. The building in front of the Second Courtyard Istanbul Old Palace is the Council Hall located in the Second Courtyard. The Second Courtyard Istanbul Old Palace is at the entrance of the Council Hall. Director Gu briefly announced the time and place of the gathering after a few words.

Let Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi look around by themselves. Her mission is accomplished. No one explains, Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi wander around by themselves. All the text in this section is the information Yunluo looked up after returning to China. There are many marble and porphyry columns outside the council hall, the white wood ceiling is painted gold, and the floor is paved with marble.

The entrance of the Council Hall is in Rococo style, with a gilded frame and natural light. The columns are in early Ottoman architectural style, while the color and decoration of the walls are influenced by Rococo architectural style. The Council Hall is where the ministers of the empire held meetings. The space is very small. The furnishings are simple, but there are mysteries hidden.

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There is a lattice window on the right wall. The Sultan who was not present at the meeting hall listened to the government behind the window. It is said that this was not the style of the earliest Sultans, but because a certain Sultan was offended by a civilian who broke into the meeting hall, so he accepted the prime minister's suggestion and changed to listening to the government through the window. When the Sultan knocked on the window frame and pulled up the red curtain, the meeting was suspended.

The Sultan then summoned his ministers to the audience hall one by one to listen to their opinions. The interior of the Council Chamber, Old Palace in Istanbul The interior of the Council Chamber, Old Palace in Istanbul The Tower of Justice is located between the Imperial Parliament and the Palace, and is said to be the tallest building in the palace, making it a landmark that can be seen from the Bosphorus Strait.

The Tower of Justice symbolizes the Sultan's determination to oppose injustice. The Tower of Justice The Old Palace of Istanbul This is the Gate of Happiness leading to the third courtyard, also known as the White Eunuch's Gate. The Gate of Happiness The Old Palace of Istanbul The Gate of Happiness is an Ottoman Rococo-style building rebuilt in the 18th century.

Once you enter this gate, you will enter the Sultan's private space. The Gate of Happiness and the Second Courtyard are used for special celebrations. The Sultan will sit in front of the Gate of Happiness during religious festivals and when new officials take office to swear allegiance to the Sultan. The Sultan's funeral will also be held in front of the Gate of Happiness. There is an old painting from the Ottoman period that depicts the Ottoman period.

The Sultan sat in front of the Gate of Happiness, and the ministers lined up to congratulate him. There is a guard of honor in the painting, and there may be a military band playing in the distance. There is a hollow in front of the Gate of Happiness. It is said that this is the seat where the Sultan sat in the painting. The Gate of Happiness The audience hall of the old palace in Istanbul is connected to the Gate of Happiness. It was built in the 16th century and renovated in the 18th century.

The Sultan received envoys from various countries, important officials, and ordinary civilians here. The audience hall of the old palace in Istanbul has many exhibits. I couldn't understand the explanations and didn't know what they were. After I came out, I asked the guide. She looked confused.

I have no impression of the exhibits in the audience hall, which shows that I am not very good at it. Everyone said that if Zhou Xiken was there to explain the whole process, I would not have been ignorant. The exhibition rooms in the third courtyard of the old palace in Istanbul include the treasure collection room, clothing exhibition room, Islamic holy objects room, and detailed painting exhibition room.

Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi were lucky, as the treasure room was open. It was just behind the bushes in front, next to the hollow tree. In the entire third courtyard, Director Gu only mentioned the treasure room, telling Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi that there was an 86-carat diamond that was the most expensive treasure in the old palace, and then told Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi that they had to queue up for the first room in the treasure room, so they didn't have to go.

Just go in from the second room, the exhibits are similar. Some sisters listened to her and really didn't go into the first room, but were called back by Ding Ding Cat, who said that the treasures in the queue must be good. As it turned out, the gems in the first room were the most exquisite overall. Director Gu just hoped that Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would finish their viewing and come out early.

If Zhou Xiken was there, this would not have happened. The Hollow Tree Istanbul Treasure Room in the Old Palace has a total of four rooms, which display various daily necessities, weapons, chandeliers, paintings and even thrones decorated with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, gold, turquoise, ivory and other jewels.

The royal family at that time believed that big is beautiful, especially gold and gemstones, each one heavier and larger than the other, fully demonstrated the power and wealth of the Ottoman Empire. No one explained to Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi, nor could they take pictures, so Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi could only watch the excitement. Ding Ding Cat said, it would be great if Zhou Xiken was there, so that someone could explain.

Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi would not be so confused. Look, even the Chinese team leader said so, it is really "great minds think alike". Yunluo and Nalan Shiqi have been looking for the biggest diamond since the first room. In the third room, they saw a diamond that looked a bit like it, but they were not sure. There was a bookstall at the exit of the treasure room, and there happened to be a book that turned up this gem.

I asked the boss, it was this 86 carat diamond. I quickly took a picture of it. The sister who came later wanted to take a picture, but the boss didn't allow it. This diamond is called the "Spoon Peddler Diamond" and is ranked as the fifth largest diamond in the world. The diamond weighs 86 carats and is surrounded by 49 small diamonds. It is the treasure of the old palace.

Originally, this diamond was worn by Mohammed IV when he was crowned in 1648. The diamond got its name from an interesting story. It is said that a fisherman happened to pick up a glowing stone while fishing. He took it to the market and exchanged it for three spoons, thinking it was a good deal. (To be continued...)