The Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque

This mosque is ENORMOUS. At night, you can hear the call to prayer from the 8 minarets. You can hear the call throughout the city coming from any of the 2,800 mosques. Inside the mosque, everyone must cover their shoulders and legs, take off their shoes, and women must cover their heads. The mosque, though cavernous, is warm and welcoming, almost cozy.

Whirling Istanbul

June 23rd 2009
I was very lucky to spend my birthday this year in Istanbul. East meets west, the major religions collide, and thousands of years of history are hidden behind 24,000 taxis, hundreds of modern lounge bars and cafes, and 12 million bustling Turks. The harmony within the city is the most amazing part. On any sidewalk you can see a group of girls, a few with tank tops and shorts on, others wearing ... 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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