Tag: “Mosque”

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   Fatih Mosque (Fatih Camii Külliyesi)

   The Fatih Mosque Complex is a large mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1463-1470, on the site of the former Church of the Holy Apostles, which was demolished in favor of it.The original mosque was destroyed by the earthquake of 1766; the current mosque dates from 1767.

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   Naryn Mosque

   In recent years, Saudi Arabian benefactors have paid for the construction of mosques throughout the country of Kyrgyzstan. Most are nothing architecturally special.

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   Blue Mosque

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   Turkey

   The Turkish flag on a hot still day mimics the shape of a mosques minaret nearby.

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   The Ottoman and his Visne

   Traditionally dressed Ottoman come to tourists motioning them to take a photo. Once taken, they offer a refreshing cup of visne juice, and ask for money.

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   Sarajevo Hillside

   One of Sarajevo's many minarets under stormy skies. The thin band of trees at the top of the hillside is typical of the city because the rest of the trees had to be used as firewood during the war.

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   Sabilj Square

   A view towards "pigeon square" and the Sebilj fountain in the heart of Sarajevo's Old Town.

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   Sebilj Square at Dusk

   Sarajevo's famous pigeon square in Old Town. We were in the city during Ramadan.