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  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
    Ten hour, 45 minute flight from DFW.  Turkish Airlines service was very good in all respects.  The chef even wears a chef hat and clothing.
    Airplane Photo,Turkish Airlines #292, B 787-9, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#2338
    Larry L. Jackson
  • View
    View
    Nice view of the Sea of Marmara and walking distance from the Besiktas Pier.
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#5115
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Conrad Hotel
    Conrad Hotel
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7574
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    On the walk down to the Waterfront and Pier.
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7575
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Minaret
    Minaret
    The first of many mosques on this four week trip.
    Ertugrul Tekke Mosque, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7577
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
    Ertugrul Tekke Mosque
    Small mosque in what was an important political and administrative part of early Istanbul.
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7579
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7582
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street Steps
    Side Street Steps
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7583
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop
    Shop
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7584
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Side Street
    Side Street
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7585
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ferries
    Ferries
    There are a lot of ferries crossing to numerous locations around the area.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7587
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ferries
    Ferries
    The distant ferry is a double-ended type.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7588
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Maiden's Tower
    Maiden's Tower
    A tourist destination with a small restaurant.
    Sea of Marmara, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7589
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bosphorus
    Bosphorus
    A bulk carrier heading to the Sea of Marmara and beyond.
    Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7590
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Camlica Mosque
    Camlica Mosque
    Started in 2014, it is the largest mosque in Turkey.
    Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7592
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha Monument
    Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha Monument
    Admiral of the Ottoman Navy, dominated the Mediterranean during the mid-16th century.
    Waterfront Plaza, Besiktas Pier, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7593
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Traffic
    Traffic
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7596
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cat
    Cat
    Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7601
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7607
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
    Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia
    Hoping to visit the area tomorrow.
    Conrad Hotel #1524, Besiktas District, Istanbul, Turkey, September 11, 2025
    2025-09-11#7609
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spices & Teas
    Spices & Teas
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7611
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Minaret
    Minaret
    One minaret and parts of the mosque were under repair.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7613
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Beautiful marble columns and caps.  Plaster was applied to cover much of the Christian designs by subsequent Muslim control.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7616
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ceiling
    Ceiling
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7617
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Emperor Alexandros Mosaic
    Emperor Alexandros Mosaic
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7618
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    The lower floor was closed to tourists on this Friday, a prayer day.
    Old Town, Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7619
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7620
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dome Ceiling
    Dome Ceiling
    The main dome.
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7621
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Plaster wearing thin.
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7622
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
    Old Town Istanbul, Turkey, September 12, 2025
    2025-09-12#7625
    Larry L. Jackson