Istanbul Christmas
Istanbul Christmas 2013
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A special exhibit of copies of mosaics from the basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.
A special exhibit of copies of mosaics from the basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy.
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The copies are very precise, down to the varying depths of the tiles.
The copies are very precise, down to the varying depths of the tiles.
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They are Byzantine in style, which is why they are on exhibit in Istanbul at the Archeology Museum
They are Byzantine in style, which is why they are on exhibit in Istanbul at the Archeology Museum
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Mosaics of saints
Mosaics of saints
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A quick glance might make you think this mosaic is a tapestry.
A quick glance might make you think this mosaic is a tapestry.
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I have always liked the busts on display in the archeology museum
I have always liked the busts on display in the archeology museum
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Christmas Eve dinner in the Neyzade Restaurant, which is attached to the hotel.
Christmas Eve dinner in the Neyzade Restaurant, which is attached to the hotel.
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Christmas Eve dinner in the Neyzade Restaurant, which is attached to the hotel.
Christmas Eve dinner in the Neyzade Restaurant, which is attached to the hotel.
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Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
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Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
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Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
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Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
Christmas morning decorations in the hotel lobby
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Fatih Mosque. We did not go inside, but we did visit the tomb of Mehmed II (the Conqueror, sometimes Mehmet) which is on the grounds.
Fatih Mosque. We did not go inside, but we did visit the tomb of Mehmed II (the Conqueror, sometimes Mehmet) which is on the grounds.
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Fatih Mosque.
Fatih Mosque.
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Fatih Mosque.
Fatih Mosque.
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Dome inside the tomb of Mehmed II
Dome inside the tomb of Mehmed II
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Stylized caligraphy inside the tomb of Mehmed II
Stylized caligraphy inside the tomb of Mehmed II
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The sarcophagus of Mehmed II
The sarcophagus of Mehmed II
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The tomb is beautifully decorated
The tomb is beautifully decorated
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