2025-09 Istanbul, Turkey

Ablution Fountain

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

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Tram

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Blue Mosque

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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

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Kaiser Wilhelm II Crest

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Abdulhamid II's Tughra

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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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.

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Egyptian Obelisk Base

Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan

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Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan

The tomb of the Sultan and other Ottoman dignitaries.

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Ceiling

Turbe of Sultan Ahmed Khan, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025

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Grilled Corn

A popular snack.

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