Istanbul Day 2

 

My 2nd day in Istanbul (see day 1) was spent at the Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern & Grand Bazaar. Here's a few things I saw:-

 

At the Topkapi Palace there was a Beautiful entrance & bricked dome...

 Doors, Windows & Blue Tiles...

 

Blue Tiles, Blue Tiles and More Blue Tiles....

 

  

 Mother of Pearl Doors & Stained Glass Windows....

  

 Tiles upon tiles....

   

 Beautiful writing above doorways & ornate domes...

 Intricate Architecture & Lush Gardens....

  

 Fountains & Patterned Walkways....

    

Inner Courtyard Gardens & Lots of Red Tulips...

Gold Framework Doorways. We also saw one of the world's largest diamonds, the Spoonmaker's Diamond!

  

 Yellow Police Station and the Basilica Cistern...

 Underground Water & Columns....

  

 Medusa upside down & on the side...

   

 Mosque & Tree and Grand Bazaar Walkways...

  

 Lamplights and yummy Meze & blown up pitta bread!

More Istanbul adventures to follow...