Istanbul... Blue Mosque.. Need I say more? There are two main mosques that dot the Istanbul skyline; the Blue Mosque and the Suleymaniyen Mosque. The Blue mosque is the crown of Istanbul. The area of Sultanahmet is a wholly pedestrian area with manicured lawns, outdoor park and sculptured hedges that surround the mosque. As you approach the mosque, the first think you notice is how grand and serene it is. It reminded me of when I saw the Taj Mahal for the first time. It was so impressive it almost didn’t' seem real. The mosque sits up on a bit of a hill, quietly with its blue domes for all to admire. Families, kids, tourists, locals, everyone milling around, taking, eating; admiring. I was lucky enough to go on a Friday so I could participate in
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