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Istanbul: Mosques

Posted on October 16, 2013 by ZihGarden

I don’t know much about mosques, but their immense proportions, sweeping arches, majestic domes, towering minarets, intricate tile work, and auras of devotion inspire awe and quiet contemplation. The major mosques we visited in Istanbul permitted visitor access between the five prayer times, when the Islamic call to prayer echoes Continue Reading →

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