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Above: Colorful floating fish sandwich boats dock at the Golden Horn, an inlet of the
Bosphorus Strait. Below: Neat pyramids of spices abound in the historic Spice Bazaar.
Aromas of coffees, teas, and herbs waft from the 80-plus stalls; Dondurma, or Turkish ice
cream, often incorporates the country's bounty of fruit, nuts, and spices; Classic Turkish
Baklava is a rich dessert of phyllo dough, butter, syrup, and highlights pistachio nuts.
