My Turkey Travelogue (May-June 2016) in Pictures. Hover over the pictures to read a description, and my observations

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Poster Announcing the 563rd Celebration of the Fall of Constantinople
The Plaque on the Entrance to the Hagia Sofia, mentioning the Prophecy of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) concerning the eventual conquest of Constantinople.
Inside the Blue Mosque
A pillar in the Blue Mosque. A combination of scale, detail and good taste which are breath-taking
In the Blue Mosque. In praise of the Holy Prophet
Children before their circumcision
The modest tomb of one of the greatest Muslim Architect, Sinan, who was responsible for designing the best of Turkish Buildings
Entrance to the TopKapi Palace.
Turkish Students at the Topkapi Palace
Bosphorous
The Majestic View of Mosques in Istanbul
Swords from the time of the Holy Prophet
Mosque Ceiling
Inside the Blue Mosque
Turkish Calligraphy at its best
A small cafe in Istanbul. Notice the samovar
Road-side calligrapher in Istanbul
Entrance to the Grand Bazaar. Real old-world charm.
The Yaani Mosque. Simple, but towering from the outside, but beautiful from the inside. Near the Spice Bazaar
Mosque viewed from the Bosphorus Cruise
A view of the evening sky on the Mediterranean
Para Sailing in Antalaya