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Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

The magnificent mosaics and fantastic frescoes in this ancient Byzantine church make it well worth a visit.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

The magnificent mosaics and fantastic frescoes in this ancient Byzantine church make it well worth a visit.

As well as being one of Istanbul’s most striking and well-known sights, this 16th century mosque is the largest in the city.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

Founded more than 25 centuries ago at the point where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul\'s incredible mix of old and new, East and West, is bound to blow you away.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.

The bright blue ceramic tiles that line the interior of this great traditional mosque are a sight to behold.

The bright blue ceramic tiles that line the interior of this great traditional mosque are a sight to behold.

The bright blue ceramic tiles that line the interior of this great traditional mosque are a sight to behold.

Throughout its various incarnations as a church, an Orthodox cathedral, a mosque, and a museum, this magnificent structure has dominated Istanbul\'s skyline.