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Posts Tagged ‘Istanbul’
Hagia Sophia :: Early morning and taxi, December 2009
Taken on an early morning in December, 2009. See yesterday’s post for more about the Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sophia :: Early morning, December 2009
Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and to have “changed the history of architecture. It was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years, until [...]
Basilica Cistern III :: Istanbul, December 2009.
My final image from inside the Basilica Cistern. See the lasst two days posts for more details of this amazing structure.
Basilica Cistern II :: Istanbul, December 2009.
A black and white version.
More about the Basilica Cistern can be seen on yesterdays post.
Basilica Cistern I :: Istanbul, December 2009.
It was built during the reign of Justinian I (527-565) to supply water to the palaces in the vicinity. Its 336 columns are arranged in 12 rows of 28 each. The cistern measures 140 by 70 meters. The columns are topped with capitals, some of them plain, but most in Corinthian style. The water level [...]
The Blue Mosque, Istanbul
A night time view (without tripod!) of the Blue Mosque in Istabul :: December 2009.
Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul
This amazing ceiling is the main part of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Washing area outside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
Taken in December 2009 at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.
Public phone booth in Istanbul
This retro looking orange phone booth is just outside one of the bazaars near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Boats, Houses and the Skyline of Istanbul
An alternative view of Istanbul to the usual view of the old town. This is taken from the old town looking across the water.
The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and to have “changed the history of architecture.
Sailing into Istanbul
The Port of Istanbul is the most important in Turkey. Looking out on the sea from the city it is possible to see hundreds of vessals all around this area.
Good Morning Istanbul
Today I am on my way home to South West England from Shanghai. I’ve decided to take a break by stopping over in Istanbul in Turkey for a few days. Here’s the first view I took this morning from the roof terrace from my hotel.
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