There were roasted corn vendors (the corn is dipped into various sauces) in many locations on this Sunday afternoon.
Just down the street from our hotel in the Sultanahmet district was a nice park.
At the entrance to the Blue Mosque courtyard
Pretty impressive architecture
The "Walled Obelisk" was built in the 10 century and was originally covered with bronze plaques. This is at one end of teh Hippodrome.
We could not keep our eyes off this mosque.
A view of the Hagia Sophia
The Blue Mosque from the breakfast terrace at our hotel
Our local guide and Patricia discuss the day's itinerary.
The Obelisk of Thutmose III was brought from Egypt in 390 AD. It was already ancient because it was first put up at around 1490 CE at Luxor. This is only the…
This is a view of the base on which Theodosius had the obelisk mounted.
Inside the Blue Mosque. Notice the intricate screens behind which the women would pray.
This will give an idea of why the mosques is named "Blue". It is for the inside decoration, and not the outside.
This is a very large open space.
