Sunday, April 19, 2015

Details of Istanbul...

typical tiles with the beautiful blues and classic tulip symbol
The Basilica Cisterns where the water was stored from the ancient times

Suleymaniye Mosque and gravestones...such a stunning way to be buried with a plant embedded right in the middle of ones stones, that gets replaced depending on the season...the irises were in full bloom...almost as if life is giving off life.


Chora Kariye church/ museum with the most stunning mosaics and frescoes - one of the best examples in existence today in the world.


Chora Kariye Museum/ Church frescoe of the angel


typical hand painted ceramic wares...super colorful.

On the ferry to the Princes' Islands...this seagull passed in the right moment.