17 Eylül 2012 Pazartesi

PATTERNS OF ISTANBUL

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 Glorious mosaic patterns were to be found everywhere in Istanbul.  If you are an artist in need of inspiration, Istanbul would be a good place to visit.

                                                                 The Blue Mosque
So many times when we enter ancient places of worship the interiors are very dark.  What a surprise then to walk into the Blue Mosque, built in the early 1600's, and see all these gorgeous tiled patterns of light and uplifting colors.



                                                                     The Blue Mosque



                                                                The Blue Mosque



                                                                  The Royal Mausoleum
                                                   Sultans and family members entombed here


                                                                      Hagia Sophia
                            Orginally built as a Christian church, Hagia Sophia is now a museum



                                                                      Hagia Sophia




                                                     Painted ceiling at Hagia Sophia



                                                                     Hagia Sophia



                                                              Courtyard at Topkapi Palace



                                                           Tiled wall at Topkapi Palace



                                                        A walkway at Topkapi Palace




                                                          The Harem at Topkapi Palace

     
                                                              Roman Cisterns
                              Love that they made the effort to beautifully design water storage



                                                          The Mosque of Suleyman



                                                       Carpet at Mosque of Suleyman



                                                             Mosque of Suleyman


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