The Blue Mosque
The most prominent landmark of Istanbul is the Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish. It get's its name from the blue tiles surrounding the walls of the interior. The Mosque was built between 1609 and 1617. This is the most popular tourist attraction of Istanbul
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In front of Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
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The Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a landmark in Istanbul in Turkey. This is the second largest mosque in turkey and is a favourite tourist attraction. Photographed in July 2013
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Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie under the city of Istanbul. This was built in the 6th century. July 2013
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Medussa Column
This historic column is currently in the Basilca Cistern in Instanbul in Turkey
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