Istanbul – Heartbeat of Turkey

Istanbul was historically known as Constantinople (Capital of the Roman Empire) and Byzantium (Capital of the Byzantine Empire). It is split by the Bosphorus Strait, a strategic shipping lane between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea.

Entrance to the Blue Mosque
Entrance to the Blue MosqueOrnate entrance to the Blue Mosque, a highlight of Istanbul
The Spice Market
The Spice MarketNumerous stalls of merchants hawking spices of all types including fragrant curries
Istanbul's Finest Suits
Istanbul's Finest SuitsSide street in Istanbul, Note how all of the mannequins look pretty much the same - moustache and beard.
Istanbul Doorway
Istanbul DoorwayThis weathered door has stood the test of time on a side street of Istanbul
Mosque Skyline
Mosque SkylineA view of the Blue Mosque can be seen beyond tombs on both sides from a viewpoint within the Hagia Sophia Mosque, Istanbul
Mural, Hagia Sophia Mosque
Mural, Hagia Sophia MosqueMurals made from beautiful mosaic tiles are a highlight of Hagia Sophia
Ceiling of the Blue Mosque
Ceiling of the Blue MosqueThe Blue Mosque's ceilings are lined with ornate artworks created with thousands of ceramic tiles
Roasted Corn Vendor
Roasted Corn VendorVendors with red and white awnings on their pull carts frequent the plazas around the Blue Mosque

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