2025-09 Istanbul, Turkey

Maiden's Tower

A tourist destination with a small restaurant.

Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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Bosphorus

A bulk carrier heading to the Sea of Marmara and beyond.

Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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Camlica Mosque

Started in 2014, it is the largest mosque in Turkey.

Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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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

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Traffic

Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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Cat

Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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Sunset

Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia

Hoping to visit the area tomorrow.

Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025

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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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