Istanbul
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
A bird outside a shop near the Grand Bazaar.
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Cats, Istanbul
A man feeds a larger number of cats outside the Grand Bazzar.
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Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
A bookstore in the Grand Bazaar.
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University Gates, Istanbul
The entrance gates to the university in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia at twilight.
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Hagia Sophia
Ancient building fragments are on displayin the courtyard outside the Hagia Sophia.
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Hagia Sophia
Building fragments outside the Hagia Sophia from one of the earlier churches built on this site.
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
This spot on floor of the Hagia Sophia was where sultans were coronated.
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Walking up the ramp inside the Hagia Sophia to the upper level galleries.
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia (532-537 AD).
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Hagia Sophia
Mosaic inside the Hagia Sophia. These mosaics were plastered over when the building was converted from a church to a mosque. This one was badly damaged, and this is all that remains.
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Hagia Sophia
Mosaic inside the Hagia Sophia. These mosaics were plastered over when the building was converted from a church to a mosque.
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Hagia Sophia
Mosaic inside the Hagia Sophia. These mosaics were plastered over when the building was converted from a church to a mosque. This one was badly damaged, and this is all that remains.
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Blue Mosque
A view of the Blue Mosque from the Hagia Sophia's upper gallery window.
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Hagia Sophia
One of the Hagia Sophias long corridors.
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia.
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Hagia Sophia
Inside the Hagia Sophia.
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Istanbul
A group of women outside the Hagia Sophia.
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Imperial Gate, Topkapi Palace
The Imperial Gate, entrance to the First Courtyard at Topkapi Palace.
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Gate of Salutation, Topkapi Palace
The Gate of Salutation, the entrance to the Second Courtyard at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Exterior of the Harem.
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Harem, Topkapi Palace
Inside the Harem at Topkapi Palace.
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Golden Horn
The Golden Horn and Galata Bridge, as seen from Topaki Palace.
