2025-09-1 Istanbul, Turkey

Spices & Teas

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Minaret

One minaret and parts of the mosque were under repair.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Beautiful marble columns and caps.  Plaster was applied to cover much of the Christian designs by subsequent Muslim control.

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Ceiling

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Emperor Alexandros Mosaic

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

The lower floor was closed to tourists on this Friday, a prayer day.

Old Town, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Dome Ceiling

The main dome.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Plaster wearing thin.

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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