I've had a great 2 days reconnecting with Istanbul, visiting the key sights and some slightly off the beaten track. Of course some of the most well know places are Aya Sofia with its mix of Chrisrian and Islamic iconography which I thought was quite well done...
I also visited the Blue Mosque, known locally as Sultanemeht Mosque, which was also quite beautiful...
My guide also suggested visiting another set of religious buildings and so yesterday I visited the Patriarchy Ferner (sp?) which is where the Greek Orthodox Patriarch resides, a very peaceful church and I was lucky to find them at prayer. I did appreciate going somewhere that wasn't just a museum. I also visited the Chora Church - amazing mosaics and frescoes, unfortunately it was mostly closed but still interesting.
And finally one of the main mosques in Turkey - Eyup Sultan Mosque. Another place of prayer to finish my trip to Turkey. Now onto Jerusalem!
I also visited the Blue Mosque, known locally as Sultanemeht Mosque, which was also quite beautiful...
My guide also suggested visiting another set of religious buildings and so yesterday I visited the Patriarchy Ferner (sp?) which is where the Greek Orthodox Patriarch resides, a very peaceful church and I was lucky to find them at prayer. I did appreciate going somewhere that wasn't just a museum. I also visited the Chora Church - amazing mosaics and frescoes, unfortunately it was mostly closed but still interesting.
And finally one of the main mosques in Turkey - Eyup Sultan Mosque. Another place of prayer to finish my trip to Turkey. Now onto Jerusalem!
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