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  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
    Ten hour, 45 minute flight from DFW.  Turkish Airlines service was very good in all respects.  The chef even wears a chef hat and clothing.
    Airplane Photo,Turkish Airlines #292, B 787-9, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#2338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    Nice view of the Sea of Marmara and walking distance from the Besiktas Pier.
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#5115
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Conrad Hotel
    Conrad Hotel
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7574
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    On the walk down to the Waterfront and Pier.
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7575
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Minaret
    Minaret
    The first of many mosques on this four week trip.
    Ertugrul Tekke Mosque, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7577
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
    Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
    Small mosque in what was an important political and administrative part of early Istanbul.
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7579
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7582
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street Steps
    Side Street Steps
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7583
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7584
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7585
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ferries
    Ferries
    There are a lot of ferries crossing to numerous locations around the area.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ferries
    Ferries
    The distant ferry is a double-ended type.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7588
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Maiden's Tower
    Maiden's Tower
    A tourist destination with a small restaurant.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7589
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bosphorus
    Bosphorus
    A bulk carrier heading to the Sea of Marmara and beyond.
    Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7590
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Camlica Mosque
    Camlica Mosque
    Started in 2014, it is the largest mosque in Turkey.
    Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7592
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha Monument
    Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha Monument
    Admiral of the Ottoman Navy, dominated the Mediterranean during the mid-16th century.
    Waterfront Plaza, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7593
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Traffic
    Traffic
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7601
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7607
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
    Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
    Hoping to visit the area tomorrow.
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7609
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spices & Teas
    Spices & Teas
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7611
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Minaret
    Minaret
    One minaret and parts of the mosque were under repair.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7613
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    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
    2025-09-12#7616
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ceiling
    Ceiling
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7617
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Emperor Alexandros Mosaic
    Emperor Alexandros Mosaic
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7618
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    The lower floor was closed to tourists on this Friday, a prayer day.
    Old Town, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7619
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7620
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dome Ceiling
    Dome Ceiling
    The main dome.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7621
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Plaster wearing thin.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7625
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Seraphim
    Seraphim
    Stars were placed over the faces per muslim requirements in 1453.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7627
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosaics
    Mosaics
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7633
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Seraphim
    Seraphim
    One of the seraphim has the face restored.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7635
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosaic
    Mosaic
    Damaged due to historical events including the Byzantine Iconoclasm, the 1204 Latin Crusade, and its conversion into a mosque in 1453.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7639
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Mosaic
    Mosaic
    Heavily damaged.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7642
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Complete Mosaic
    Complete Mosaic
    Rendering of what the complete mosaic looked like.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7644
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ablution Fountain
    Ablution Fountain
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7646
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tram
    Tram
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7649
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Mosque
    Blue Mosque
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7650
    Larry L. Jackson
  • German Fountain
    German Fountain
    Constructed in Germany and moved here to commemorate the second anniversary of German Emperor Wilhelm II's visit to Istanbul in 1898.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7652
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Kaiser Wilhelm II Crest
    Kaiser Wilhelm II Crest
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7653
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Abdulhamid II's Tughra
    Abdulhamid II's Tughra
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7654
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Egyptian Obelisk
    Egyptian Obelisk
    The obelisk was commissioned by Pharaoh Thutmose III in the 15th century BC and later transported to Constantinople by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. The lower part was damaged in transport making the total height shorter than original.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7658
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Egyptian Obelisk Base
    Egyptian Obelisk Base
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7662
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan
    Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7666
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan
    Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan
    The tomb of the Sultan and other Ottoman dignitaries.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7669
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ceiling
    Ceiling
    Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7672
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grilled Corn
    Grilled Corn
    A popular snack.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7673
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Very popular with tourists.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7674
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Basilica Cistern
    Basilica Cistern
    Emperor Constantine built a structure that was later reconstructed and enlarged by Emperor Justinian after the Nika riots of 532, which devastated the city. Historical texts claim that 7,000 slaves were involved in the construction of the cistern.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7676
    Larry L. Jackson