![The Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163025.oBSFlBx4.jpg) The Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![The Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163028.5IDxfw9R.jpg) The Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![The base plinth of the Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163031.oFjYDyOD.jpg) The base plinth of the Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![The Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163034.UbVfEShB.jpg) The Egyptian Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![The Column of Constantine Porphyrogenitus, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163037.sIMhaxNp.jpg) The Column of Constantine Porphyrogenitus, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![The Serpent Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163040.CFbC754Q.jpg) The Serpent Column, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![Monogram of the sultan on the German Fountain, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163018.rhz68ORb.jpg) Monogram of the sultan on the German Fountain, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![Decoration on the German Fountain, The Hippodrome, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143163022.Thd0HUP2.jpg) Decoration on the German Fountain, The Hippodrome, Istanbul |
![The Blue Mosque from Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224716.n5TpuRd6.jpg) The Blue Mosque from Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul |
![The Blue Mosque from Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224718.RmGxFhjk.jpg) The Blue Mosque from Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul |
![Entrance door to the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143165378.nG37NMn5.jpg) Entrance door to the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224199.ZIuQPGQv.jpg) Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224200.7pup6eEq.jpg) Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![The dome of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224201.jDQWatnW.jpg) The dome of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![One of the dome support pillars in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224202.XiyiLjjs.jpg) One of the dome support pillars in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![The carpeted floor and low level lighting in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224203.mxuKDiZV.jpg) The carpeted floor and low level lighting in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Detail of the lighting in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224206.YihIfi0R.jpg) Detail of the lighting in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Ceiling decoration in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224204.IvQdV2Dv.jpg) Ceiling decoration in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Iznik tile decoration in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224205.M3t4lXDm.jpg) Iznik tile decoration in the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![One of the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224207.ZZECeIwk.jpg) One of the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![One of the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224209.9qnwOCPB.jpg) One of the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Exterior view of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224208.jPFbQnsr.jpg) Exterior view of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![The Blue Mosque from Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143224807.VMymQ0wz.jpg) The Blue Mosque from Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul |
![The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143225631.JPizLqxn.jpg) The Hagia Sophia, Istanbul |
![Mosaic at the Imperial Gate entrance to the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274348.zIJJjVU6.jpg) Mosaic at the Imperial Gate entrance to the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul |
![Ceiling decoration at the Imperial Gate entrance to the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274349.0IKwjIOP.jpg) Ceiling decoration at the Imperial Gate entrance to the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul |
![Ceiling decoration at the Imperial Gate entrance to the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274350.8tZSSoG4.jpg) Ceiling decoration at the Imperial Gate entrance to the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul |
![Our guide Haluk giving his commentary in the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274352.QAbce2qA.jpg) Our guide Haluk giving his commentary in the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274351.ey2fmRmS.jpg) The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Supporting side domes of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274353.2Y77LahX.jpg) Supporting side domes of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274355.48DMq1di.jpg) The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274356.wXaRy1hb.jpg) The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279326.Ygxn1bIG.jpg) The main dome of the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279329.Wupb5woz.jpg) View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279361.hC6MAShb.jpg) View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279320.ZkDlcOo8.jpg) View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279323.vt86l4qA.jpg) View from the gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Patterned marble coronation square in the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143274357.7CfBaykL.jpg) Patterned marble coronation square in the Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The lighting below the main dome, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279310.0vqodCZs.jpg) The lighting below the main dome, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Marble storage vessel, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279317.DTc3I3jJ.jpg) Marble storage vessel, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![View from the Hagia Sofia looking towards the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279331.gGiSZ82Y.jpg) View from the Hagia Sofia looking towards the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![View from the Hagia Sofia looking towards the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279334.162CikWq.jpg) View from the Hagia Sofia looking towards the six minarets of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul |
![Mosaic of the Virgin Mary and Child above the apse, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279314.97nNsjrK.jpg) Mosaic of the Virgin Mary and Child above the apse, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The Deësis mosaic, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279339.vWkpXck1.jpg) The Deësis mosaic, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Central detail of the figure of Christ from the Deësis mosaic, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279343.ieyeRL6O.jpg) Central detail of the figure of Christ from the Deësis mosaic, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Mosaic in the south gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279347.nAI9yMGN.jpg) Mosaic in the south gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Mosaic in the south gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279351.5N6Vx8W1.jpg) Mosaic in the south gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Mosaic in the south gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279355.WBFlmHCq.jpg) Mosaic in the south gallery, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![Mosaic in the Vestibule of Warriors, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143279365.WwwwF17s.jpg) Mosaic in the Vestibule of Warriors, Hagia Sofia, Istanbul |
![The Fountain of Ahmet III just outside the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283946.YxLVk3LA.jpg) The Fountain of Ahmet III just outside the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![The Imperial Gateway entrance to the Topkapi Palace outer courtyard, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283945.XzWYLZ7Y.jpg) The Imperial Gateway entrance to the Topkapi Palace outer courtyard, Istanbul |
![The Hagia Eirene Byzantine church in the outer courtyard of the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283947.KzFn3Qca.jpg) The Hagia Eirene Byzantine church in the outer courtyard of the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![The roof canopy of the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283948.3oNFENZO.jpg) The roof canopy of the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![İznik tile decoration in the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283949.dmekhtqG.jpg) İznik tile decoration in the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![Ceiling decoration in the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283950.xyYqTidk.jpg) Ceiling decoration in the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![Ceiling decoration in the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283951.zVHOkWtE.jpg) Ceiling decoration in the Divan, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![Ornamental door inlaid with mother of pearl, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283953.Zek5DBGL.jpg) Ornamental door inlaid with mother of pearl, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![The Iftariye Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283955.dwUztVg9.jpg) The Iftariye Pavilion, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![View of the Bosphorus from the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283952.8jWk7asf.jpg) View of the Bosphorus from the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |
![View of the Golden Horn from the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul](https://a4.pbase.com/g4/11/675111/3/143283954.wbvlPXlP.jpg) View of the Golden Horn from the Topkapi Palace, Istanbul |