Galata Tower
Istiklal Avenue where you find the most important and modern shops. It ends in Taksim Square which is also a popular venue for all sorts of protests, marches, parades and gatherings in the city.
A historic red tram on İstiklal Avenue
The Blue Mosque
Hagia Sophia
We see the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque on the peninsula.
Haliç Metro Köprüsü Bridge
On the way to Galata Tower
Yeni Cami, new mosque (1597-1665)
Hagia Sophia
Arabic motifs in the Sultan's grave
Ceiling of the Fountain (Şadırvan) for ritual ablutions outside Hagia Sophia
Inside Hagia Sophia, upper floor
Emperor Comnenos II, Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ and Empress Irene.
The Blue Mosque seen from Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia, Deisis Mosaique
Ceiling of the dome in Hagia Sophia
Lamp, Hagia Sophia
Medallions and pendant chandeliers
The mihrab located in the apse where the altar used to stand, pointing towards Mecca
Islamic elements on the top of the main dome
View of the ceiling in Hagia Sophia
Tulip time in Istambul
Turkish Delights
Ceiling of the pavillon for audiences
Rooms in the harem
Beautiful motifs in the harem area
Inside the harem
Doors with mother of pearl inlays
Fireplaces in Topkapi
Ceiling of the dome
Detail in the harem
Entrance to Topkapi
Fountain to cool down before entering the Palace to talk with the sultan
Blue Mosque at night
Turkish delights
Boat trip on the Bosphorus
Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus
Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe Mosque
Galata Tower
Muslims washing their feet before praying
The Basilica Cistern
Shoe polisher outside Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Exterior of the Blue Mosque