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17. September |
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Blue Mosque (1616 AD). |
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The back of the Blue Mosque |
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Turkish music performance. |
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Egyptian obelisk (479 BC) in the middle of the former Hippodrome. |
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18. September |
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Topkapi Palace (1465 AD): Gate of salutation |
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The harem: apartments and courtyard of the favorites. |
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Ornamental fountain in front of Ahmet III's library. |
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The hand of John the baptist. |
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Footprint of prophet Mohammed. |
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19. September |
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Haghia Sophia (6th century). |
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Byzantine Frieze of sheeps. |
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Marble urns from Pergamon. |
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Figure of Christ, detail from the Deesis Mosaic in the south gallery. |
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Constantine and Justinian offering Constantinopel and Haghia Sophia to Virgin Mary. |
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Basilica Cistern (532 AD). |
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Suleymaniye Mosque (1557 AD). |
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The courtyard of Suleymaniye Mosque. |
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Suleymaniye Mosque interior. |
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The view from Suleymaniye Mosque. |
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Entrance to Istanbul University, Beyazit Square. |
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20. September |
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Bosphorus boattrip: Dolmabahçe Palace (1856 AD). |
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Fortress of Europe (1452 AD). |
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View of the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge connecting Europe and Asia. |
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Simit seller around Taksim square. |
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21. September |
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Rainbow: Cat with strange eyes. |
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Church of St Saviour in Chora (11th century). |
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Frescos in the parecclesion. |
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Jesus surrounded by religious and noble ancestors. |
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Christ trying to pull Adam and Eve out of their tombs. |
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The mosaic portrays Christ as The Land of the Living. |
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On the city wall (5th century). |
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Valens Aqueduct (late 4th century). |
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