Day 3      7/8/22

Istanbul

Frank's Trip

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An Oldies But Goodies Day... Museums...

I think we all know Google is "BIG" - huge, etc. But for myself, I haven't really appreciated just "How big is BIG?" Well, modern life in much of the world would change dramatically overnight if they suddenly vanished. It has been brought home to me somewhat on this trip to Istanbul. Istanbul has a fantastic public transport system - trams, busses, subway, funiculars - with everything running mostly on time despite the nightmarish traffic. There are probably a million taxis here, but that's not generally the way to travel, in my humble opinion. Public transport is faster and easier - though there is usually some walking involved. Which brings us back to Google. I have found I can go anywhere in the city with Google showing the way. Often a given destination will generate multiple options. Walk to a given point, catch a tram or any of multiple listed busses (sometimes only 1) and the time to catch the conveyance is listed and expected travel time. Make multiple connections if necessary with Google showing the way. Watch your trip progress in real time and see upcoming stops on Maps so you get off at the right place. How convenient has this made life for the 23 million or so people in Istanbul and the millions of annual visitors? Beyond measurement. And this is one tiny, specific area that they manage to handle worldwide in real time! Think about that and what it involves.

The current museum building has its basis in a historic building dating to Roman times.

Turkish and Islamic Art Museum is the first museum in our country to include Turkish - Islamic art works together. It opened its doors for the first time in 1914.

Sacred Relics

Belongings owner by the Prophet Mohammad, his family, and other 3 great Prophets.