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Brzantine Columns in Haghia Sophia

The nave of Sophia’s dome reaches to a height of 184 feet

Haghia Sophia Calligraphic roundel

Bill enjoys his chicken donners!

The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque was built in 1606-1616. The mosque caused great hostility at the time it was built because a mosque with six minarets was considered a sacrilegious attempt to rival the architecture of Mecca.

Ask Christi a Question and Win a Free Book!

From Left to Write Book Club is going to be interviewing Christi. They are taking questions from the general public. To encourage people to submit questions, they are giving away a free book. Each separate question posted in the comments on their site is an entry in the book contest.  Now is the time to […]

Iznik tiles inside The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque

Women must be covered before entering the mosque, Bill of course had to get a picture.

View from our hotel balcony. The Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmet Camii

First night in Istanbul.