Our first stop on our tour was The Blue Mosque – called Sultan Ahmet Camii in Turkey.
Stray dogs and cats are common in Istanbul.
Turkish flag
We walked around Taksim Square before the tour bus arrived.
Pastry shop was just getting ready for the morning crowd
Monument of the Republic at Taksim Square
No shoes are allowed in an active mosque
Women must wear appropriate head-coverings when in an active mosque
Our tour guide, Aziz
The handmade rug covers the entire floor. The darker lines are where they place their feet before praying so everyone is lined up.
The women must pray separately from the men.
As seen from beyond the fountain between the Mosque and Ayasofya
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