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The Sultan Ahmed/Blue Mosque at sunset
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Good evening Istanbul!
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Arasta Bazaar
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Istanbul Kitties
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Kitten sees a dog!
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Blue Mosque
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Hagia Sofia
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Blue Mosque and evening crowds.
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Blue Mosque minaret.
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Entering the Blue Mosque. The sign at the bottom right explains proper attire. Headscarves and long pants/skirts for women, and no shorts for men.
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Exterior of the Blue Mosque. The moon rises in the distance.
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Sunlit façade of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque
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The beautiful interior.
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Ceiling and center dome.
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The main/men's prayer area.
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Delicate hanging chandeliers light the interior.
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Grand domes
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Ablutions fountain.
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