Sights of Istanbul
Here are some pictures from around Istanbul:
Looking up at a chandelere in the Aya Sofia. A cathedral from 527 AD,
turned into a mosque in 1453 and then a museum in 1935 by Ataturk -
the father of modern Turkey.
Soaring towards heaven - the heights of domed Aya Sofia. Fabulous
mosaics once covered much of the walls and ceilings which were
unfortunately painted over. Fortunately some have been restored! Note
the arabic script on the stain glass windows - obviously added by the
Turks.
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