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  1. A snow coverd tower of Ishak Pasa Sarayi.
  2. A mosque in the Konya city center.
  3. Seating at the theater of Miletus.
  4. Yakutiye Medresesi in Ezurum.
  5. View over the city of Ankara.
  6. The theater and castle at Miletus.
  7. A gate at the ruins of Hattusas.
  8. Side view of the stadium at Aphrodisias.
  9. Ancient stone work from the ruins of Troy.
  10. Caves beneath the city of Derinkuyu.
  11. Summer view of mountains and pines, Uludag.
  12. Mosaics at the Archeological Museum in Antakya.
  13. The central square and Mevlana mosque in Konya.
  14. View over the ruins of Miletus.
  15. Exterior view of the Castle Hattusas.
  16. Aerial view of Oludenzi beach and surrounding islands.
  17. Stone carving at Ishak Pasa Sarayi.
  18. A statue at Nemrut Dagi.
  19. Blue waters and the beautiful beach of Oludeniz, Fethie.
  20. Columns at the Temple of Apollo at Didyma.
  21. Interior view of the Selimiye mosque in Edirne.
  22. A ruin from Aphrodisias.
  23. Gates at the site of Aphrodisias.
  24. Rock formation at the Uludag massif.
  25. Rooftops of the Mevlana mosque in Konya.
  26. The theater at Aphrodisias.
  27. Ruins from the ancient city of Troy.
  28. The Temple of Apollo at Didyma.
  29. View of dome and wall with windows at the Selimiye mosque in Edirne.
  30. Evening view of the Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara.
  31. Looking down on the theater and stage of Miletus.
  32. The tiled minaret in Ezurum medresesi.
  33. The famous green top of Mevlana mosque in Konya.
  34. A stone head at Nemrut Dagi.
  35. Stone chimneys near Göreme.
  36. Roman Theater in Aspendos, the best preserved and one of the largest in Pamphylia region of Anatolia.
  37. Greek Theater in Aspendos, built in the second century A.D. It has seating for an audience of between 15,000 and 20,000.
  38. Remains of ancient Perge.
  39. Remains of ancient Perge.
  40. The Turquoise Coast in Antalya.
  41. Remains in Myra.
  42. The Roman Theater in Myra.
  43. Ocean front at Kas.
  44. Pillar tombs in Xanthos rediscovered in the 19th century by Sir Charles Fellows.
  45. The harbor in Fethiye, a flourishing holiday resort.
  46. The Greek Theater in Aphrodisias large enough to seat an audience of 10,000.
  47. The reconstructed Propylon in Aphrodisias.
  48. Remains of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.
  49. Remains of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.
  50. Facade of the Library of Celsus in Ephesus.
  51. The Great Theater in Ephesus is particularly impressive.
  52. Temple of Trajan on the acropolis in Pergamon.
  53. The Greek Theater in Pergamon.
  54. Bursa.
  55. Anadolu Kavagi north of Istanbul.
  56. Houses along the Bosporus in Istanbul.
  57. Boat on the Bosporus, Istanbul.
  58. Ortaköy Camii in Istanbul.
  59. Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul.
  60. Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul.
  61. Old Istanbul.
  62. Galata Tower in Istanbul originally built in Byzantine times, was restored in 1423 by the Genoese and again in 1875.
  63. View from the Galata Tower to Istanbul.
  64. Café in Istanbul.
  65. Yeni Camii in Istanbul which was begun in 1615 but completed only in 1663.
  66. The Egyptian Obelisk in the Hippodrome in Istanbul.
  67. Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  68. Haghia Sophia in Istanbul.
  69. Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul widely known as the Blue Mosque.
  70. Sultan Ahmet (Blue) Mosque in Istanbul.
  71. Topkapi Sarayi, which means Cannon Gate palace in Istanbul.
  72. Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  73. Old Church window in Candarli.
  74. Deteriorating architecture in Candarli.
  75. Cappadocia.
  76. Stone formations at Cappadocia.
  77. Riding donkeys in the Ihlara Valley.
  78. Turkish flags hang in the Galata district of Istanbul.
  79. Stone chimneys at Cappadocia.
  80. Stone chimneys with artificial caves in Pasabagi aka the Monk's Valley in Cappadocia.
  81. Stone chimneys with artificial caves near Goreme.
  82. Over view of the many stone chimneys with artificial caves near Goreme.
  83. Columns from the ancient city in Manisa.
  84. The Temple of Trajan at Pergamon.
  85. Ruins at the ancient city of Ephesus.
  86. Columns at the ancient city of Ephesus.
  87. Wall and ruins at Ephesus.
  88. A street in the ancient city of Ephesus.
  89. Detail from the Temple of Hadrian at Ephesus.
  90. Ruins of the Temple of Trajan at Pergamon.
  91. Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge on the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
  92. Aerial view of the stone formations in Cappadocia.
  93. The ancient ruins of Hierapolis in Pamukkale.
  94. Stone ruins of Hierapolis in Pamukkale.
  95. The lake behind the Ataturk Dam.
  96. The Ataturk Dam.
  97. Ataturk Dam with the River.
  98. The Cifte Minareli (Double Minaret) Medrese (theological school) in Erzurum.
  99. The Sumela Monastery, Panagia tou Melas,"Our Lady of Black Mountain".
  100. The Sumela Monastery on the mountain side.
  101. Night in the Istanbul suburb of Ortakoy.
  102. Top of a mosque in Ortakoy, Istanbul.
  103. View of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  104. Entrance to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  105. View over Istanbul at night.
  106. Street scene at night in Istanbul.
  107. Train tracks on a street in Istanbul.
  108. An alleyway in Istanbul.
  109. A tower at night in Istanbul.
  110. Lighting at a spice market in Istanbul.
  111. The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  112. View over homes in Istanbul.
  113. Crystal staircase of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  114. View of Galata, Istanbul.
  115. Chandelier in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  116. Skylight of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  117. Ornate interior of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  118. The Bosporus Bridge in Istanbul.
  119. Bridge and mosque at Ortakoy.
  120. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  121. Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  122. Homes on the Bosporus.
  123. A Mosque in Adana.
  124. Ornament in the Topkapi Palace Garden in Istanbul.
  125. Topkapi Place Garden in Istanbul.
  126. Interior of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  127. The old castle of Rumeli Hissary.
  128. Skyscrapers in Istanbul.
  129. Sunset over Istanbul.
  130. Tower of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  131. Courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  132. Interior of Ayasofia.
  133. Mosque and bridge in Ortakoy.
  134. Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  135. Buildings along the Bosporus in Istanbul.
  136. Ancient building in Istanbul.
  137. The view from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  138. Adana Mosque at night.
  139. The church of Holy Saviour of the Chora Monastery also known as the Karyie Camii in Istanbul.
  140. Statues at the Archeological Museum in Istanbul.
  141. Lamps at the Great Bazaar in Istanbul.
  142. The Galata Tower at night in Istanbul.
  143. A fountain at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  144. The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed camii) at night in Istanbul.
  145. Ornate Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  146. View through the doorway of the Sulejmania Mosque in Istanbul.
  147. People line the shore of the Golden Horn, Istanbul.
  148. View of Istanbul with the Galata Tower.
  149. Bridge over the Bosporus at night in Istanbul.
  150. A unique view of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  151. Gazebo in Istanbul.
  152. Galata Tower lit up at night in Istanbul.
  153. Suleiman Mosque in Istanbul.
  154. Interior of the Suleymaniye mosque in Istanbul.
  155. Statue at the Archeology Museum in Selcuk.
  156. Head of Medusa in Ephesus.
  157. Edifice in Ephesus.
  158. A Canon at Bodrum castle.
  159. View of Antalya.
  160. Street scene in Fethiye.
  161. Boats and tower in Dalyan.
  162. The Artemision, or Temple of Artemis or Diana at Ephesus.
  163. The Celsus Library at Ephesus.
  164. Old Greek Orthodox Church, Kayakoyu, Fethiye.
  165. View from Yoros Kalesi side entrance of Anadolu Kavagi.
  166. Library of Celsus at Ephesus.
  167. Blue doors in Izmir.
  168. Cave hotel in Cappadocia.
  169. Detail from Hadrian's Library at Ephesus.
  170. Cruise ship in port at Istanbul.
  171. The waterfront at Marmaris.
  172. The harbor at Marmaris.
  173. The beach at Alanya.
  174. View over Alanya.
  175. Ruins along the shore of the island of Kekova.
  176. Roman ruins on Kekova.
  177. Ruins at Dalyan.
  178. View of the Black Sea.
  179. Rose Mountains in Cappadocia.
  180. Saklikent Gorge near Fethiye.
  181. The Theater of Aspendos.
  182. Aspendos Theater.
  183. Detail of the Aspendos Theater.
  184. The Perge Ruins.
  185. The Perge Ruins with mountains in behind.
  186. Doorway at the Perge Ruins.
  187. Tombs at Myra.
  188. Theater at Myra.
  189. Theater of Olympos.
  190. The theater at Side.
  191. Ruins at Side.
  192. Ruins at Olympos.
  193. Ancient columns at Side.
  194. Harbor at Alanya.
  195. Cave at Alanya.
  196. Ancient ruins at Side.
  197. Statue and columns at the Celcus Library in Ephesus.
  198. Entrance to a cave house in Cappadocia.
  199. Ancient columns of Side at night.
  200. Hot air balloon over the chimney in Cappadocia.
  201. Structure at Canakkale.
  202. Temple of Apollo at the Side Ruins.
  203. Ancient Lyon Tomb at Kas.
  204. A carpet shop in Kas.
  205. Traditional Ottoman Architecture in Kas.
  206. A New Mosque in Fethiye.
  207. Ruins of the seventh century church of St. Nicholas near Fethiye.
  208. A former Greek Orthodox Church at Kayakoyu or Levissi, near Fethiye.
  209. Coast of Gemiler Island near Fethiye.
  210. Alexander the Great Cave, near Saklikent.
  211. Visitors at the Saklikent Gorge near Fethiye.
  212. The fourth century BC tomb of Amyntas, Ancient Telmessos.
  213. Alanya Castle.
  214. Kanytelis in Mersin.
  215. Interior of a mosque in Edirne.
  216. Skyline of Adana.
  217. Daniali mosque in Tarsus.
  218. Beach at Ayvalik.
  219. Old and new architecutre in Mersin.
  220. The waterfront at Antalya.
  221. View of Lykian Rock Tombs at Dalyan.
  222. Overivew of Bodrum.
  223. The Temple of Trajan at Pergamon.
  224. Mosque in Bodrum.
  225. Ruins at Ephesus.
  226. The Roof of a Turkish hamam (Steambath) in Safranbolu.
  227. Old wooden houses in Safranbolu.
  228. Carved head of Apollo at Namrut Dagi.
  229. Face of Apollo at Namrut Dagi.
  230. Eastern terrace of Namrut Dagi.
  231. Grave at the Necropolis in Pamukkale.
  232. The Ancient City at Pamukkale.
  233. Fortress of Alanya.
  234. The Hotel Kremlin Palace in Alanya.
  235. View of the ruins at Perge.
  236. View over the old town of Atalya.
  237. View of the Underwater Archeology Museum in Bodrum.
  238. The house of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus.
  239. View of the resort of Bodrum.
  240. The Castle of St Peter at Bodrum.
  241. The ancient Theatre in Ephesus.
  242. Archway in the Great Theatre at Ephesus.
  243. Columns at the ruins of Ephesus.
  244. The ancient theatre at Aspendos.
  245. Rock formations near Fethiye.
  246. The Roman theatre at Xanthos.
  247. Interior of the Blue Mosque located in Istanbul.
  248. The Apollo Temple at Side.
  249. The opulent 19th century Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  250. Paintings in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  251. Apse Mosaic of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary and Child) in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  252. Iznik tiles in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  253. Delicate grillwork in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  254. View of the Golden Horn in Istanbul.
  255. The Church of Hagia Eirene in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  256. Decorated Courtyard of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  257. An outdoor café in Istanbul.
  258. A range of exotic spices for sale in the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.
  259. Tourists outside the Kapalicarsi Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  260. Colorful Iznik tile wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  261. Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  262. Decorated hand painted ceilings in the Haghia Sophia in Istanbul.
  263. Canopy in the Upper Terrance of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  264. Hagia Sophia, the most celebrated building in Istanbul.
  265. Side entrance of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  266. Over 250 windows allow light to flood into the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  267. Islamic writing in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  268. Beautiful metal door in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  269. The Bosphorous suspension bridge in Istanbul, connecting Europe (left) and Asia(right).
  270. Commuter ferry under one of the bridges in Istanbul.
  271. Tourists enjoying the view of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  272. Carved wooden door in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  273. View of Hagia Sophia from the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  274. Decorated interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  275. The imperial gate of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  276. Wooden door in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  277. View of ships in Bosphorous from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  278. Plan of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  279. Tourists waiting for the ferry in Ortakoy Istanbul.
  280. Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  281. Islamic calligraphy on the wall in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  282. Detailed of the colorful stained glass windows in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  283. The Chamber of the Princess in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  284. Entrance to Cemberlita's Hamam - the historical Turkish bath in Istanbul.
  285. Lighted outdoor restaurants in Istanbul at night.
  286. The beautiful gardens of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  287. Courtyard of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  288. Large window in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  289. The 16th century minbar in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  290. Exhibit of arms and armour in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  291. Decorated archways in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  292. The interior of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  293. Side door of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  294. Calligraphic roundel in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  295. Hand painted walls in Baghdad Pavillion in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  296. Large crystal chandelier in the Imperial Hall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  297. Stained glass windows in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  298. Stairs to the Minbar in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  299. The Blue Mosque on a clear day in Istanbul.
  300. The muezzin mahfili of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  301. Seraphims adorn the pendentires at the base of the dome in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  302. Colourful Muezzin mahfili in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  303. The loge of the Empress in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  304. Private residence in Bospherous in Istanbul.
  305. Inside the crowded Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  306. Inside of the Cevahir shopping mall in Istanbul.
  307. Plaque at the entrance of the Misir Casisi - the Egyptian Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.
  308. Decorated marble jar from Pergamon in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  309. Detail of the tile walls in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  310. The Independence Monument in Taksim Square in Istanbul.
  311. The Taksim Square in Istanbul.
  312. Residential apartments in Istanbul.
  313. Painted façade on a building in Istanbul.
  314. The Imperial Gate of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  315. One of the six minarets of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  316. Drawing of the old Istanbul the Byazntine World in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  317. Gardens outside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  318. The famous Suleymaniye Mosque built in 1550-57 in Istanbul.
  319. Stained glass window in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  320. Gold taps in the bath in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  321. Tourists outside the Gate of Felicity in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  322. Entrance door to the Chamber of Palace of Sultan Abdul Hamid I in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  323. Turkish Iznik art design tiles in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  324. Panoramic view of Istanbul from Upper Terrance of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  325. The Galata Tower from the Golden Horn in Istanbul.
  326. Entrance to the Dolmabahce Mosque in Istanbul.
  327. Marble alley in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  328. Gold framed mirror in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  329. The opulent Ceremonial Hall in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  330. Large window in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  331. Detailed of stained glass window in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  332. Detail of Sultan's loge in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  333. The loge of the Empress in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  334. Large stained windows in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  335. Courtyard of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  336. Tourists in the outside Courtyard of the Favourites in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  337. Rear view of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  338. Details of the minarets of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  339. The muezzin mahfili of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  340. Colorful interior of the Baghdad Pavillion Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  341. Decorated Iznik tilse in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  342. Preparing Turkish bread in Istanbul.
  343. The old buildings in the Sultanahmet in Istanbul.
  344. Isnik decorated tiles in the Hall of Ablution Fountain in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  345. Large clock in the Exhibition of Clocks in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  346. Beautiful hand painted door in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  347. Passenger ferry in Bosphorous in Istanbul.
  348. Pond with lilies in the Imperial Gardens of Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  349. Gardens outside the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  350. Marble on the outside wall of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  351. Ancient coins in the museum of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  352. Guards outside the imperial gate of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  353. Quranic verses in a wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  354. Commuter ferry in Bospherous in Istanbul.
  355. Plaque of Sultan Bayezid II in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  356. The courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  357. Detail of the decorated hand painted ceilings in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  358. The Blue Mosque at night in Istanbul.
  359. Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  360. Pillars of the Sultan loge in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  361. Niches in the wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  362. The walls of Constantinople in Istanbul.
  363. The walls of Constantinople in Istanbul.
  364. Plaque outside the tomb of Sultan II Mahmut in Istanbul.
  365. The opulent Ambassador's Hall in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  366. Inside the dome of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  367. The Minbar in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  368. Colorful stained glass windows in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  369. The mosaic dome and calligraphic roundel in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  370. Baghdad Pavillion built by Murad IV in 1639 in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  371. Ablutions Fountain of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  372. Inside the Grand Bazaar, always full of bargain hunters in Istanbul.
  373. Souvenier store in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  374. Beautiful Garden outside the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  375. Detail of mihrab in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  376. Details of columns of the Imperial Gate in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  377. Sunlight piercing through the windows in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  378. Marble niche in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  379. The Fountain outside the Cevahir shopping mall in Istanbul.
  380. Delivering goods to Kapalicarsi Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  381. Early drawing of Ayasofya Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  382. Tourist ferry with the Fortress of Europe in the background in Istanbul.
  383. Inside the courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  384. Beautiful stained glass windows in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  385. The opulant Beylerbeyi Palace built in 1861-65 in Istanbul.
  386. The gate in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  387. Iznik tile wall in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  388. The six imposing minarets of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  389. Ice cream vendor outside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  390. The hexagonal Ablutions Fountain in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  391. Ya Ali plaque inside Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  392. Sunlight piercing through the windows in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  393. Stained glass windows and painted ceilings in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  394. Early drawing of Hagia Sophia in the era of Fatih Sultan Memet in Istanbul.
  395. The Cevahir shopping mall in Istanbul.
  396. Pictured wall with gold and copper inlays in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  397. The Harem baths in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  398. Tourists leaving the main gate Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  399. The Hall of Ablutions Fountain in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  400. The Dolmabahce clock tower built in 1890-95 in Istanbul.
  401. Prayer area in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  402. Detail of the door with cut crystal in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  403. Detail of the large Sultan's throne in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  404. Cut marble pictured wall in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  405. Marble pot with Arabic inscription in Haghia Sophia in Istanbul.
  406. Colorful niches in the wall in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  407. Detail of the statue of Abdi Ipecki in Istanbul.
  408. View of the Bosphorous from the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  409. Evening at the Independence Monument in Taksim Square in Istanbul.
  410. Plaque of Ayasofya Hagia more than 1400 years old in Istanbul.
  411. The Haghia Sophia - originally a church, later a mosque, now a museum in Istanbul.
  412. Exhibit of arms and armour in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  413. Quranic verses in a wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  414. View of Upper Terrance of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  415. Ablutions Fountain of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  416. Calligraphic roundel in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  417. Detail of the Sultan's throne in the Imperial Hall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  418. Archway to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  419. Lighted chandelier in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  420. Carved metal door in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  421. Interior of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  422. Turkish porcelain souvenirs in Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  423. The dome of Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  424. The Ortakoy flea market in Istanbul.
  425. The decorated mihrab facing Mecca in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  426. Pictured Iznik tile wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  427. A carpet weaver outside a rug store in Istanbul Crafts center.
  428. The outdoor cafes in the side streets of Istanbul.
  429. side view of the minaret of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  430. Islamic scripture near the minbar in Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  431. The Barque Mecidiye Mosque, built in 1855 in Istanbul.
  432. Detail of the Dolmabahce clock tower in Istanbul.
  433. Exquisite Blue and white tile work in Baghdad Pavillion in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  434. Gold canopy in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  435. Iznik tiled pictured walls in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  436. Imperial Garden in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  437. Marble sculpture of lioness with two cubs in Garden of Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  438. Interior windows of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  439. The stained glass windows of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  440. The Golden Road in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  441. Open recess of the Yerevan Kiosk in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  442. The Gate of Salutation in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  443. Detail of the columns in the Courtyard in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  444. Iznik tiled bath in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  445. Hand painted stained glass in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  446. Colorful tile wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  447. Marble jar from the reign of Murad III (1574-1595) in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  448. The Ablutions Fountain in Hagia Sophia built around 1740 in Istanbul.
  449. Side view of the brick minaret of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  450. Courtyard of the Concubines in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  451. A selection of spices for sale in the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.
  452. Outside wall of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  453. Iznik tiled picture wall in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  454. Marble toilets in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  455. Exquisite Baghdad Pavilion in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  456. The colorful ornate mihrab in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  457. The Swan Fountain in the grounds of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  458. Inside the Turkish Bath in Istanbul.
  459. Performing the swirling Sufi dance with arms raised in Istanbul restaurant.
  460. A Sufi dancer performing the famous swirling dance in Istanbul.
  461. Tourists outside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  462. A gondola outside a private residence in Bosphorous in Istanbul.
  463. The Independence Monument in Taksim Square in Istanbul.
  464. Delicious Turkish desserts for sale in the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.
  465. The hand painted ceilings in the Imperial Hall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  466. The decorated minbar in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  467. The electric generator for the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  468. Courtyard of the Concubines in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  469. Café scene in Ortakoy in Istanbul.
  470. Plaque inside the Turkish bath dating back to 1584 in Istanbul.
  471. Performing the famous swirling Sufi dance outside a restaurant in Istanbul.
  472. Pictured Iznik tiled wall in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  473. Beautiful interior decor in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  474. The marble fence of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  475. Beautiful carved niche in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  476. The Barque Mosque along Bosphorous shores in Istanbul.
  477. The interior of the Blue Mosque, built by Mehmet Aga in Istanbul.
  478. Closer view of the main dome of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  479. Hagia Sophia with a full moon at night in Istanbul.
  480. The metal door in Baghdad Pavillion in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  481. Sitting sofas in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  482. Detail of the Audience Chamber in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  483. Inside the colorful Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  484. Marble archway in the Haghia Sophia in Istanbul.
  485. Marble column in the Museum in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  486. A jewelry store in the Cavalary bazaar in Istanbul.
  487. The Tomb of Sultan Mahmut II and the cemetary in Istanbul.
  488. Iznik tiles decorations in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  489. Lighted prayer area of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  490. Decorated passage in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  491. A carpet weaver in the Cavalary bazaar in Istanbul.
  492. The huge Tomb of Sultan Mahmut II with corinthiam plasters in Istanbul.
  493. On the way to Besiktas in Istanbul.
  494. Ataturk's bedroom in the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  495. Archway to the courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  496. Porcelain souvenir in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  497. The Courtyard of the Favourites in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  498. Detail of the Twin Kiosk in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  499. The Independence Monument in Taksim Square in Istanbul.
  500. Stained glass windows of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  501. A designer store in Istanbul.
  502. The Dolmabahce Mosque, a landmark on the Bosphorous.
  503. Open recess of the Yerevan Kiosk in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  504. Ataturk's bedroom in the Harem section of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  505. Drawing of Hagia Sophia during the Imperator I. Justinianus (527-565) in Istanbul.
  506. The Imperial Gardens of the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  507. Paintings on the wall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  508. Mesmeric designs employing flowing arabesques painted onto the domes of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  509. Large windows in the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  510. The outside courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  511. Interior view of the throne in the Imperial Hall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  512. The courtyard of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  513. Colorful room in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  514. The cavalary bazaar in Sultanahmet in Istanbul.
  515. The Octagonal mausoleum tomb of the Sultan Mahmut II in Istanbul.
  516. Turkish lanterns in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  517. Statue of Abdi Ipecki (1929-1979) in Istanbul.
  518. The Audience Chamber in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  519. The Tower of Justice in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  520. The Tower of Justice in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  521. The calligraphic in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  522. Guard outside the Imperial Gate in Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  523. Tourists bargain hunting in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul.
  524. Tourist exit door of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  525. The Sultan's throne in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  526. The Cavalary bazaar converted from Ottomon stables in Istanbul.
  527. The outdoor cafes in the side streets of Istanbul.
  528. Elaborately decorated Fountain of Ahmet III in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  529. Decorated room with Iznik tiles in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  530. Early painting of the interior of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  531. Stained glass windows in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  532. Historical plan of Aysofya Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  533. The library of Sultan Ahmet III in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  534. The impressive Imperial Hall in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  535. Tourists in the quayside square in Ortakoy in Istanbul.
  536. Beautiful stained glass windows in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  537. A beautiful building along Bosphorous shores in Istanbul.
  538. The Conqueror's Pavillion in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  539. View of the Boshphorous in Istanbul.
  540. Narrow streets of Ortakoy, a suburb of Istanbul.
  541. Superb Iznik tile walls in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  542. The interior of the Blue Mosque at night in Istanbul.
  543. Central dome semi-dome with three exedrae in Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
  544. The fortress style entrance to Istanbul University.
  545. Entrance door inscribed with Quranic verses in the Blue Mosque.
  546. Beautiful interior decor in Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  547. Café scene in fashionable Ortakoy, a suburb in Istanbul.
  548. Busy street with flags marking Italian week in Istanbul.
  549. Calligraphic roundel in the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
  550. Marble sculpture of lioness with two cubs in Garden of Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul.
  551. Colorful stained glass windows in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  552. The muezzin mahfili in the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
  553. The Tower of Justice in Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.