Images from the Blue Mosque
The Fatih Mosque
This was my favorite mosque in Istanbul for its eclectic use of space, bright natural lighting, and the intricacies of its design. However, my favorite mosque of all was the Grand Mosque in Rome because I could admire its personal qualities and its design as both beautiful and functional. It had intimate character, whereas quite a few of Istanbul's mosques were clearly tourist destinations...timeless and ornate, but lacking in that personal touch of community.
Kumkapi neighborhood of downtown Istanbul. The government is forcing these people out of their houses in order to rebuild and modernize the area.
Quite a contrast to Istanbul's business-oriented center.
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