Thursday, August 27, 2015

Turkey | Istanbul | Iconic Photos





 The iconic Süleymaniye Mosque above the shores of the Golden Horn in Istanbul (click on photos for enlargements)



Another view of Süleymaniye Mosque, with Rustem Pasha Mosque in foreground, lower right




Süleymaniye Mosque



Courtyard of Süleymaniye Mosque



Roses at the tomb of Sultan Süleyman





 The likewise iconic Hagia Sophia, originally a church, then a mosque, now a museum.



Another view of Hagia Sophia




Interior of Hagia Sophia. 




Sultan Ahmed Mosque, a.k. a. Blue Mosque




Another view of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque




Entrance to  Sultanahmed Mosque




Entrance to Sultanahmed Mosque






Courtyard of Sultanahmed Mosque




 Interior of Sultanahmed Mosque

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