The Blue Mosque and a nice bazaar below.
An ancient baptistry at Topkapi palace
Cleaner at the Topkapi palace.
Small shade and a great view of Istanbul.
Inside the Harem
Grand Mirror with decorative frame.
The Harem courtyard with rooms on the second floor
Dome shaped ceiling with decoration and inscription
One of the guest room at the Harem at Topkapi palace
The magnificent Aya Sophia where there are influences from 2 religions - Christianity and Islam.
Mosaic Picture of Jesus at the Aya Sophia.
Islamic inscription and marble pillars.
Big Vase at the Aya Sophia
Pillars and Altar at the Aya Sophia
The Basilica Cistern, a huge underground storage for water. A tranquil and mysterious place.
Head of the Medusa as the base of one of the pillars at the Basilica Cistern.
The Blue Mosque from a different angle. This place was very near my guest house.
The Bosphorus sea, with a view overlooking the Asia part of Istanbul.
One of the many mosques in Istanbul.
Streets on the way to Taksim Sq are filled with little cafes and specialty shops.
The Entrance to the Grand Bazaar at Istanbul. Here you can buy almost anything Turkish.
Another shot from the ferry on the way to another part of Istanbul.
Minaret at and old building in Istanbul.
