Istanbul - Ancient Crossroads

The Grannies travel to Istanbul, the confluence of the great Christian, Moslem and Byzantine cultures. Framed by its seas - the Marmara, Black Sea, Mediterranean and the mysterious Bosporus, Istanbul is considered home of one of the wonders of the world - Hagia Sofia. Straddling both Asia and Europe, the country is full of the ancient and modern, ruins and culture. They visit the Blue Mosque, view ancient Roman underground cistern ruins, and see the treasures of Topkapi Palace. Pat and Regina meet with three famous Turkish artists and Bedri Baykam, internationally known visual artist, filmmaker and writer.