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Haliз - The Golden Horn
 This
horn-shaped estuary, divides European Эstanbul. One of the
best natural harbors in the world, the Byzantine and Ottoman
navies and commercial shipping interests were centered here.
Today, lovely parks and promenades line the shores where
the setting sun dyes the water a golden color. In Fener
and Balat, neighbourhoods midway up the Golden Horn, whole
streets of old wooden houses, churches, and synagogues date
from Byzantine and Ottoman times. The Orthodox Patriarchy
resides here at Fener. Eyьp, a little further up, reflects
the Ottoman style of vermicular architecture.
Cemeteries sprinkled with dark cypress trees cover the
hillsides. Many pilgrims come to the tomb of Eyьp in the
hope that their prayers will be granted. The Pierre Loti
Cafe, atop the hill overlooking the shrine is a wonderful
place to enjoy the tranquility of the view.
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