Turkey 2010 Day 2

Today was our first full touring day in the Old section of Istanbul-Sultanahmet. It is here the the Roman-Byzantine empire reigned for over 1000 years and the Ottoman empire ruled for over 400. Some assorted pictures.

Church of Holy Eirene (Peace). One of the oldest standing Christian churches in the world.

Guard outside Topkapi Palace

Cistern (as seen in From Russia With Love)

Topkapi Felicity Gate

Blue Mosque

Our group next to the Egyptian Oblisk in the Hippodrome

Shop in Grand Bazzar

Grand Bazaar-one of many lanes

The Blue Mosque

Probably no post tomorrow---we get to Cappadocia very late!