Non-Muslim Entrance

Speakers are for broadcasting the call to prayer throughout the area 5 times a day. Each mosque does such--pretty eerie.

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Day 2 Photos

July 13th 2008
Our UNOFFICIAL Escort! First, Istanbul is known for its carpets and rugs--and they are absolutely gorgeous but also VERY, VERY expensive. The Turkish people are very welcoming, hospitable, and gracious. (Tourist trade.) On our way to the Blue Mosque, a young man approached us and walked with us and offered to show us our way (2 blocks) and give us some information about what we w ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul

Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more

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