Three bodies of water meet here: the Golden Horn, Bosphorus Strait and Sea of Marmara.

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She told them she would visit Galata Bridge, which spans Istanbul's Golden Horn waterway, to take photos.

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Since iLab Ventures has been formed, a number of other Turkish investment funds were formed, including Golden Horn Ventures and most recently 212.

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Sierra was in regular contact with friends and relatives during the trip and had told them she would visit Galata Bridge, which spans Istanbul's Golden Horn waterway, to take photos.

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Golden Horn is an independent fund.

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