Istanbul Christmas
Istanbul Christmas 2013
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Stained glass inside Süleymaniye Mosque
Stained glass inside Süleymaniye Mosque
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It isn't possible to really compare all of the mosques we have seen, but I think this is one of the most beautiful in terms of proportion and decoration.
It isn't possible to really compare all of the mosques we have seen, but I think this is one of the most beautiful in terms of proportion and decoration.
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Central dome at Süleymaniye Mosque
Central dome at Süleymaniye Mosque
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Side domes
Side domes
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The musallah (prayer hall)
The musallah (prayer hall)
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The domes may (according to some) signify the heavens.
The domes may (according to some) signify the heavens.
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A side hall at the Süleymaniye Mosque
A side hall at the Süleymaniye Mosque
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These may be the only flowers depicted as flowers that we saw.
These may be the only flowers depicted as flowers that we saw.
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I was trying to highlight the bright carpet
I was trying to highlight the bright carpet
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I wish I understood more about how the central dome and the side domes were architected and built.
I wish I understood more about how the central dome and the side domes were architected and built.
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As in most of the other mosques we have visited, we found the Arabic for "Allah."
As in most of the other mosques we have visited, we found the Arabic for "Allah."
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Decorative work over the main entrance to the Süleymaniye Mosque.
Decorative work over the main entrance to the Süleymaniye Mosque.
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Some of the best stained glass I have seen.
Some of the best stained glass I have seen.
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