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The Aya Sofia, Istanbul
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Tanya/Richard
A visit to the Aya Sofia in April 2007.
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The Aya Sofia
The Aya Sofia at night
Tanya rests in front of the Aya Sofia
Spring with lots of tulips about.
The Aya Sofia from our hotel rooftop
The Aya Sofia roadside
The Aya Sofia main entrance
The Aya Sofia behind palace walls
Aya Sofia dome and minaret
Aya Sofia minaret
The Aya Sofia wash fountains
Gold roof decoration
The Aya Sofia is also a place for cats
to sleep the day away.
Rams and a palm tree
A frieze of decoration on a block lying about the Aya Sofia grounds
Aya Sofia roof decoration
Aya Sofia roof decoration
Aya Sofia interior
Aya Sofia interior
Now subject to some significan
t interior renovation
s by the Turkish government
.
Aya Sofia roof decoration
Aya Sofia roof decoration
Aya Sofia interior
Aya Sofia interior
Aya Sofia interior multi level arches
Aya Sofia interior mosaic
Aya Sofia interior mosaic
Aya Sofia interior mosaic
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Outstanding!
I've never before seen such wonderful pictures inside this magnificent building. Outstanding!
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Bob Fairbanks
, August 18, 2007
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