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Sultanahmet

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Map of Sultanahmet
Map of Sultanahmet
Blue Mosque from the terrace of the Sultan Hill Hotel
Blue Mosque from the terrace of the Sultan Hill Hotel
View of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the patio of the Nomad Hotel
View of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the patio of the Nomad Hotel
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with spring flowers
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with spring flowers
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with spring flowers
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with spring flowers
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with spring flowers
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with spring flowers
Obstructed view of the nearby Aya Sofya from the Nomad Hotel
Obstructed view of the nearby Aya Sofya from the Nomad Hotel
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Minaret a small mosque on Divan Yolu
Minaret a small mosque on Divan Yolu
Istanbul's Blue Mosque built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I (1603-1617)
Istanbul's Blue Mosque built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I (1603-1617)
Chilly April morning in Istanbul
Chilly April morning in Istanbul
Baths of Roxelana, Sultanahmet
Baths of Roxelana, Sultanahmet
Ticarethane Sk. from terrace of Hotel Nomade
Ticarethane Sk. from terrace of Hotel Nomade
Hotel Nomade, reasonable, but we preferred the Sultan Hill Hotel better
Hotel Nomade, reasonable, but we preferred the Sultan Hill Hotel better
Ticarethane Sk
Ticarethane Sk
Lots of cats in Istanbul
Lots of cats in Istanbul
Sultan Pub, Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Sultan Pub, Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Yerebatan Square, Sultanahmet
Tulips, Istanbul in spring
Tulips, Istanbul in spring
Ottoman house of Yerebatan Cad.
Ottoman house of Yerebatan Cad.
This house is across from the entrance to the Yerebatan cistern
This house is across from the entrance to the Yerebatan cistern
Yellow wooden Ottoman house, Yerebatan Cad.
Yellow wooden Ottoman house, Yerebatan Cad.
Yellow wooden Ottoman house, Yerebatan Cad.
Yellow wooden Ottoman house, Yerebatan Cad.
Yerebatan Sarnici, the Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Yerebatan Sarnici, the Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Basilica Cistern, featured in From Russia With Love
Basilica Cistern, featured in From Russia With Love
Strange algae covered column
Strange algae covered column
Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
Basilica Cistern, 532 AD
One of the two giant Medusa heads used as column bases, Basilica Cistern
One of the two giant Medusa heads used as column bases, Basilica Cistern
Medusa head originally used in some ancient building
Medusa head originally used in some ancient building
The 2nd Medusa head in the Basilica Cistern
The 2nd Medusa head in the Basilica Cistern
Looking across the Hippodrome from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art to the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque
Looking across the Hippodrome from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art to the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque
Egyptian obelisk from the 7th pylon of the Temple of Karnak, 1500 BC
Egyptian obelisk from the 7th pylon of the Temple of Karnak, 1500 BC
The Obelisk of Thutmosis III aligned with the minarets of Sultan Ahmet
The Obelisk of Thutmosis III aligned with the minarets of Sultan Ahmet
The Egyptian Obelisk at Istanbul's Hippodrome from Karnak celebrates the victories of Thutmosis III
The Egyptian Obelisk at Istanbul's Hippodrome from Karnak celebrates the victories of Thutmosis III
Emperor Theodosius had the Karnak obelisk brought from Luxor in 390 AD
Emperor Theodosius had the Karnak obelisk brought from Luxor in 390 AD
Ornate base of the Obelisk of Theodosius
Ornate base of the Obelisk of Theodosius
Column of Constantine, stripped of its gold during the 4th Crusade
Column of Constantine, stripped of its gold during the 4th Crusade
Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm I on the Hippodrome, a gift to Sultan Abdulhamid II, 1898
Fountain of Kaiser Wilhelm I on the Hippodrome, a gift to Sultan Abdulhamid II, 1898
Kaiser Wilhelm Brunnen
Kaiser Wilhelm Brunnen
That's me...
That's me...
Plaque engraved in German on the Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain, Hippodrome
Plaque engraved in German on the Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain, Hippodrome
Mosaic ceiling of the Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain on the Hippodrome of Istanbul, 1898
Mosaic ceiling of the Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain on the Hippodrome of Istanbul, 1898
Mosaic of the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I of German, Hippodrome, Istanbul
Mosaic of the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm I of German, Hippodrome, Istanbul
Mosaic of the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II on the Kaiser Wilhm fountain, Hippodrome
Mosaic of the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II on the Kaiser Wilhm fountain, Hippodrome
Detail of the mosaics on at the center of the ceiling of the Kaiser Wilhelm fountain
Detail of the mosaics on at the center of the ceiling of the Kaiser Wilhelm fountain
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TurkeyApr06 1440.jpg
Turkish taxi with the Ayasofya, Istanbul
Turkish taxi with the Ayasofya, Istanbul
Signs to various tourist sites around Sultanahmet
Signs to various tourist sites around Sultanahmet
Turkish flag with the dome of the Ayasofya, Istanbul
Turkish flag with the dome of the Ayasofya, Istanbul
Souvenir shops in Sultanahmet
Souvenir shops in Sultanahmet
Park between the Ayasofya and the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Park between the Ayasofya and the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Tulips, springtime in Sultanahmet
Tulips, springtime in Sultanahmet
Dad taking a break at the Dervish Cafe, Sultanahmet
Dad taking a break at the Dervish Cafe, Sultanahmet
Onur Carpets & Kilims, one of many carpet shops in Sultanahmet
Onur Carpets & Kilims, one of many carpet shops in Sultanahmet
Small cemetary off Tavukhane Sk. Sultanahmet
Small cemetary off Tavukhane Sk. Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Old wooden house, Tavukhane Sk.
Old wooden house, Tavukhane Sk.
Tavukhane Sk, a small street running behind the Sultanahmet Mosque
Tavukhane Sk, a small street running behind the Sultanahmet Mosque
Traditional Turkistan restaurant, Tavukhane Sk.
Traditional Turkistan restaurant, Tavukhane Sk.
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TurkeyApr06 1709.jpg
Arasta Bazaar
Arasta Bazaar
Arasta Bazaar
Arasta Bazaar
Arasta Bazaar
Arasta Bazaar
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with an old arch, Tavukhane Sk.
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) with an old arch, Tavukhane Sk.
Akbiyik Caddesi, ground zero for backpackers in Sultanahmet
Akbiyik Caddesi, ground zero for backpackers in Sultanahmet
House of Zeugma
House of Zeugma
Mosaic on the House of Zeugma, Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet
Mosaic on the House of Zeugma, Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet
Shop along Akbiyik Caddesi
Shop along Akbiyik Caddesi
Metropolis Cafe, Akbiyik Caddesi
Metropolis Cafe, Akbiyik Caddesi
Best Western Acropol Hotel, Akbiyik Caddesi (I'd stay on a quieter street)
Best Western Acropol Hotel, Akbiyik Caddesi (I'd stay on a quieter street)
Cheers Bar, Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet
Cheers Bar, Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet
Just Bar, Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet
Just Bar, Akbiyik Caddesi, Sultanahmet
Fez Travel and dad with his new hat
Fez Travel and dad with his new hat
Fez Travel hop-on-hop-off bus routes
Fez Travel hop-on-hop-off bus routes
Tourist areas of Cappadocia, Fez Travel
Tourist areas of Cappadocia, Fez Travel
ANZAC Day 2006, Turkey
ANZAC Day 2006, Turkey
Turkish kilim
Turkish kilim
Ceramic dishes in a shop, Sultanahmet
Ceramic dishes in a shop, Sultanahmet
Turkish tiles, Sultanahmet
Turkish tiles, Sultanahmet
Ayasofya from the park in front of the Blue Mosque
Ayasofya from the park in front of the Blue Mosque
Ayasofya seen through the north gate to the Sultanahmet Mosque
Ayasofya seen through the north gate to the Sultanahmet Mosque
Tulips in Istanbul in spring, Sultanahmet
Tulips in Istanbul in spring, Sultanahmet
Tulips in Istanbul in spring, Sultanahmet
Tulips in Istanbul in spring, Sultanahmet
Tulips, Sultanahmet
Tulips, Sultanahmet
Tulips, Sultanahmet
Tulips, Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
The Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) opening hours vary with the prayer schedule and are posted
The Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) opening hours vary with the prayer schedule and are posted
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TurkeyApr06 1750.jpg
Courtyard, Sultanahmet Mosque
Courtyard, Sultanahmet Mosque
Be guardians of the prayers and of the midmost prayer and stand up truly obedient to Allah (Koran 2:238)
Be guardians of the prayers and of the midmost prayer and stand up truly obedient to Allah (Koran 2:238)
Sultanahmet Mosque from the courtyard
Sultanahmet Mosque from the courtyard
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque under a cloudy sky
Sultanahmet Mosque under a cloudy sky
Arcade around the courtyard of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Arcade around the courtyard of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Be guardians of the prayers and of the midmost prayer and stand up truly obedient to Allah (Koran 2:238)
Be guardians of the prayers and of the midmost prayer and stand up truly obedient to Allah (Koran 2:238)
What appears to be a list of names: Ahmad Bin-al-Sultan, Mohammed Bin-al-Sultan, Murad Bin-al-Sultan, Salim Bin-al-Sultan
What appears to be a list of names: Ahmad Bin-al-Sultan, Mohammed Bin-al-Sultan, Murad Bin-al-Sultan, Salim Bin-al-Sultan
South side of the Sultanahmet Mosque
South side of the Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) Courtyard
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) Courtyard
Carpet of the Sultanahmet Mosque
Carpet of the Sultanahmet Mosque
Not overwhelmingly blue inside the Sultanahmet Mosque
Not overwhelmingly blue inside the Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Some of the blue in the details that give the Blue Mosque its name
Some of the blue in the details that give the Blue Mosque its name
Main dome of the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque
Main dome of the Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque
Windows around the main dome, Sultanahmet Mosque
Windows around the main dome, Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Detail of one of the massive pillars supporing the dome of the Blue Mosque
Detail of one of the massive pillars supporing the dome of the Blue Mosque
Massive elephants foot pillar
Massive "elephants foot" pillar
Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque
Window, Sultanahmet Mosque
Window, Sultanahmet Mosque
Dome, Sultanahmet Mosque
Dome, Sultanahmet Mosque
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Mihrab, Sultanahmet Mosque
Mihrab, Sultanahmet Mosque
Decoration detail, Sultanahmet Mosque
Decoration detail, Sultanahmet Mosque
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TurkeyApr06 1791.jpg
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TurkeyApr06 1794.jpg
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TurkeyApr06 1795.jpg
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Carpet
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Carpet
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Domes
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Domes
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Interior
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Interior
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Stained Glass
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Stained Glass
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Main Dome
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) - Main Dome
Main (west) entrance, Sultanahmet Mosque
Main (west) entrance, Sultanahmet Mosque
Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet
Small mosque along the main road at the Sultanahmet Metro station
Small mosque along the main road at the Sultanahmet Metro station
Small mosque, Sultanahmet
Small mosque, Sultanahmet
Small mosque, Sultanahmet
Small mosque, Sultanahmet
Small mosque, Sultanahmet
Small mosque, Sultanahmet
Map of old Constantinople/Byzantium and the Golden Horn
Map of old Constantinople/Byzantium and the Golden Horn
Fountain of Ahmet III outside the Imperial Gate to Topkapi Palace, 1728
Fountain of Ahmet III outside the Imperial Gate to Topkapi Palace, 1728
Fountain of Ahmet III
Fountain of Ahmet III
Mom in Istanbul in September 2006 on a short stop with me between Bucharest and Dubai
Mom in Istanbul in September 2006 on a short stop with me between Bucharest and Dubai
Haseki Hammam, Sultanahmet
Haseki Hammam, Sultanahmet
Haseki Hammam Carpet Souq, Sultanahmet
Haseki Hammam Carpet Souq, Sultanahmet
The Haseki Hammam has been converted from a bathhouse into a Carpet Souq, Sultanahmet
The Haseki Hammam has been converted from a bathhouse into a Carpet Souq, Sultanahmet
Turkish Kebab getting ready for Iftar - Ramadan in Istanbul
Turkish Kebab getting ready for Iftar - Ramadan in Istanbul
No problem serving the Infidels before sunset
No problem serving the Infidels before sunset
Turkish Crepes, Istanbul
Turkish Crepes, Istanbul
Mom with a Turkish Tea (outside during Ramadan)
Mom with a Turkish Tea (outside during Ramadan)
Ceramics - Sultanahmet
Ceramics - Sultanahmet
Brass lantern, Istanbul
Brass lantern, Istanbul
Man's festive costume, Istanbul
Man's festive costume, Istanbul
Gold Souq, Istanbul
Gold Souq, Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Dervish Performance - Istanbul
Whirling Derviehes in an antique print
Whirling Derviehes in an antique print
Whirling Dervish figurines, Istanbul
Whirling Dervish figurines, Istanbul
Istanbul - end station of the Orient Express
Istanbul - end station of the Orient Express
Stained glass window - Istanbul
Stained glass window - Istanbul
Small mosque at night, Sultanahmet
Small mosque at night, Sultanahmet
Iman Allahadir written in lights - Istanbul (Ramadan)
Iman Allahadir written in lights - Istanbul (Ramadan)
Food market with corn on the cob - Sultanahmet
Food market with corn on the cob - Sultanahmet
The ultimate Turkish export - kebab
The ultimate Turkish export - kebab
Mom with the Kebabers, Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
Mom with the Kebabers, Sultanahmet (Istanbul)
Boy in a Turkish costume preparing snacks
Boy in a Turkish costume preparing snacks
Türkistan Büfe - Tavukhane Sokak, Sultanahmet
Türkistan Büfe - Tavukhane Sokak, Sultanahmet
Hotel Sultan Hill - Tavukhane Sokak, recommended, only downside is the first call to prayer from 36 speakers at the Blue Mosque
Hotel Sultan Hill - Tavukhane Sokak, recommended, only downside is the first call to prayer from 36 speakers at the Blue Mosque
Blue Mosque from the roof terrace of the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Blue Mosque from the roof terrace of the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Our first experience with the electric tennis racquet bug zapper
Our first experience with the electric tennis racquet bug zapper
Turkish ceramics - Sultanahmet
Turkish ceramics - Sultanahmet
A yellow VW Beetle in front of a colorful Turkish market, Sultanahmet
A yellow VW Beetle in front of a colorful Turkish market, Sultanahmet
Turkish Cat, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Turkish Cat, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Sturdy door - Sultanahmet
Sturdy door - Sultanahmet
Pink wooden house, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Pink wooden house, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Cobblestone street with traditional wooden houses, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Cobblestone street with traditional wooden houses, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Wooden house, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Wooden house, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Wooden house, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Wooden house, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Wooden house against the wall, Sultanahmet
Wooden house against the wall, Sultanahmet
Ayasofya Konaklari bir Turing - Istanbul, Sultanahmet
Ayasofya Konaklari bir Turing - Istanbul, Sultanahmet
Ayasofya Konaklari bir Turing - Istanbul, Sultanahmet
Ayasofya Konaklari bir Turing - Istanbul, Sultanahmet
Istanbul is a cat-friendly city
Istanbul is a cat-friendly city
How cute is that?
How cute is that?
Flat bread being freshly prepared, Istanbul
Flat bread being freshly prepared, Istanbul
Green Corner, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Green Corner, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Utangac Sokak, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Utangac Sokak, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Turkish ceramic tiles, Sultanahmet
Turkish ceramic tiles, Sultanahmet
Old drawing from a Turkish medicine text
Old drawing from a Turkish medicine text
Old drawing from Turkish medicine texts
Old drawing from Turkish medicine texts
Minaret of the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Minaret of the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Minarets of the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Minarets of the Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet
Central dome of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul
Central dome of the Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque), Istanbul
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Blue Mosque, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Blue Mosque, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) from the Sultan Hill Guesthouse
Blue Mosque, Istanbul-Sultanahmet
Blue Mosque, Istanbul-Sultanahmet