Istanbul
Inside Istanbul's Basilica Cistern (6th Century AD).
Fish swimming in the water inside the Basilica Cistern.
Inside Istanbul's Basilica Cistern (6th Century AD).
Inside Istanbul's Basilica Cistern (6th Century AD).
Tear drop column inside the Basilica Cistern.
A large school of fish near the tear drop column.
Inside Istanbul's Basilica Cistern (6th Century AD).
Medusa head column base in the Basilica Cistern.
Medusa head column base in the Basilica Cistern.
Inside Istanbul's Basilica Cistern (6th Century AD).
Inside Istanbul's Basilica Cistern (6th Century AD).
The Hippodrome. This was where chariot races and other athletic events were once held. Very little remains of the Hippodrome, and the area is a public park today.
Gates to the courtyard of the Blue Mosque.
The outer wall of the Blue Mosque complex, with the ablution area for men.
Men performing their ablutions before entering the Blue Mosque for prayer.
Inside the Blue Mosque courtyard.
Exterior of the massive Hagia Sophia.
Blue Mosque courtyard.
Inside the Blue Mosque (1609-1616 AD).
Inside the Blue Mosque (1609-1616 AD).
Inside the Blue Mosque (1609-1616 AD).
Inside the Blue Mosque (1609-1616 AD).
Inside the Blue Mosque (1609-1616 AD).