While leading her mother through Bodrum and Istanbul, this writer finds joy in the role reversal of who plans what for whom.

Admission is available as a combined ticket including either the Topkapi Palace, Harem and the nearby Hagia Irene for 950 Turkish liras (about $35) or just the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Irene ...

which was the first installed in Turkey. After, walk to nearby attractions like Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel ...

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