Istanbul, Turkey Hagia Sophia Mosque from Bosphorus Strait

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Istanbul, Turkey Hagia Sophia Mosque from Bosphorus Strait. Hagia Sophia Mosque old city fast. Sultan Ahmed Mosque a historic mosque in Istanbul known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. Built from 1609 to 1616. One main dome, six minarets, and eight secondary domes. Byzantine Christian elements of the neighboring Hagia Sophia with traditional Islamic architecture and is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period. More than 200 stained glass windows with intricate designs admit natural light, today assisted by chandeliers. Old Istanbul city. Main tourist destination and active religious center for Muslims. Don Despain of Rekindle Photo. 4788

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Size: 5120px × 3840px
Location: Istanbul, Turkey, Europe
Photo credit: © Don Despain / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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