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Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque was the first actual sight that we visited.
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  • Ted and Tamara in the outer courtyard of the mosque.

    Ted and Tamara in the outer courtyard of the mosque.

  • Carpet and one of the supporting columns.

    Carpet and one of the supporting columns.

  • Stained glass and nave dome.

    Stained glass and nave dome.

  • Main dome, 77ft in diameter.

    Main dome, 77ft in diameter.

  • Transition from the main dome (left) to a side dome (right). Shows a damaged/unrestored section of tile.

    Transition from the main dome (left) to a side dome (right). Shows a damaged/unrestored section of tile.

  • Side dome and alcoves. Love the tile.

    Side dome and alcoves. Love the tile.

  • One of the smaller light fixtures. These are why there are so many cables running through the domes- they used to be oil lamps.

    One of the smaller light fixtures. These are why there are so many cables running through the domes- they used to be oil lamps.

  • Good shot of one of the side domes and main supports (lower right). Shows some of the 20,000 tiles.

    Good shot of one of the side domes and main supports (lower right). Shows some of the 20,000 tiles.

  • Writing above a door to the outer courtyard.

    Writing above a door to the outer courtyard.

  • Ablution stations outside the blue mosque. These are actively used.

    Ablution stations outside the blue mosque. These are actively used.

  • One of the massive doors to the outer courtyard.

    One of the massive doors to the outer courtyard.

  • A beautiful dome in the outer courtyard.

    A beautiful dome in the outer courtyard.

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    Writing above a door to the outer courtyard.
    Ablution stations outside the blue mosque. These are actively used.
    One of the massive doors to the outer courtyard.