The Whirling Dervish Ceremony
A form of prayer through music and dance
The Whirling Dervishes
One of six minarets surrounding the Blue Mosque
Call to prayer (5 times daily) is heard through speakers placed on minarets such as this one
Mosque of Suleyman
Faucets outside the mosque for washing
Mosque of Suleyman
Mosque of Suleyman
The Women's Prayer Section
Mosque of Suleyman
Hagia Sophia
Originally built as a Christian church, then turned into a mosque, now it's a museum
The current structure was rebuilt shortly after532
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
The Splendid Door
Hagia Sophia
Baptismal Font
Hagia Sophia
What about your amazing pictures of the Blue Mosque? Or are you saving those for a post just about it? These are great pictures. I am still amazed at that huge baptisimal font!
ReplyDeleteThat door really is splendid, isn't it! Along with the rest of your photos.
ReplyDeleteLeslie: It is overwhelming go through all of the pictures! I was saving a few of the Blue Mosque for a later post which is now complete.
ReplyDeleteMary: Thank you!