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Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

Aerial photo of the Sultanahmet neighborhood of Istanbul, with the Blue Mosque in the foreground and the Hagia Sophia further off.

It's no coincidence the two great religious buildings look so similar: the Blue Mosque was built in direct competition of the great cathedral.

Postcard image courtesy of Paradoxplace.com.

Related pages:
Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Istanbul City Guide
Istanbul Satellite Map
Turkey Travel Guide
Turkey Sacred Sites List

 


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