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The Blue Mosque

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:29:50 GMT

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Gallery and ceiling of Ayia Sofia. Started life as a church, then became a mosque and is now a museum for the enjoyment of everyone.

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:09:47 GMT

The view from a window of Ayia Sofia. The Blue Mosque is in the distance.

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The entrance hall to Ayia Sofia. Note the marble slabs forming the floor. Grooved and polished by the feet of millions.

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Tea anyone?

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The Blue Mosque gets its name from the blue tiles which cover the walls and ceiling of this amazing building.

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Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:50:23 GMT

Enjoying a local beer.

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:50:23 GMT

Small fishing village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus and just south of the Black Sea.