Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia

Friday, June 28, 2013

Taksim Square Protests

Taksim Square
This is the location for the demonstrations that have been in the US media.  It is a 10 minute metro ride away.  The protests, which began as a reaction to a redevelopment plan for the park has continued to inspire Turks to question the direction and openness of their government.  Peaceful protests continue daily with the uncertainty of police response constantly on people's minds.


Standing Man protest

Police protecting the closed entrance to the park
 
 
We ended up at a rooftop bar enjoying the view. 

 

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