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Basilica Cistern II :: Istanbul, December 2009.

A black and white version. More about the Basilica Cistern can be seen on yesterdays post.

Basilica Cistern I :: Istanbul, December 2009.

It was built during the reign of Justinian I (527-565) to supply water to the palaces in the vicinity. Its 336 columns are arranged in 12 rows of…

The Blue Mosque, Istanbul

A night time view (without tripod!) of the Blue Mosque in Istabul :: December 2009.

Inside the Blue Mosque, Istanbul

This amazing ceiling is the main part of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

Washing area outside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

Taken in December 2009 at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.

Public phone booth in Istanbul

This retro looking orange phone booth is just outside one of the bazaars near the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.