SS. Sergius & Bacchus [Kuyuk Aya Sofya Cami]
Begun by Justinian, completed in 536. Named after 2 early Christian martyrs who became patron saints of the army.
Later converted to a mosque. Under heavy restoration during our recent
[2006] visit; delightful tea garden / pension nearby. The capitals of the
columns are some of the best examples of the 6th c technique of deep
undercutting
Melon capital SS. Sergius & Bacchus
Calligraphy SS. Sergius & Bacchus
Laleli - the finest Baroque mosque in the city - built in 1759 by Mehmet Tahir
Aga.
Mosque Laleli Mosque
Kuran Kursa Laleli Mosque
Sezade - Mosque of the Prince, built by Suleyman in memory of his son who
died of smallpox at 21. One of Sinan's first commissions. The Sezade
Turbes on the grounds [kulliye] preserve some of the finest examples of Turkish
tile work.
Minaret detail Sezade Mosque
Interior dome detail Sezade Mosque
Interior detail Sezade Mosque
Mihrab Sezade Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha - one of Sinan's minor masterpieces - small, but
exquisite tile work. Built in 1571 for the sultan's Grand Vizier.
Doorways, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Camii [Mosque], Istanbul Turkey
Doorways, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Camii [Mosque], Istanbul Turkey
Mihrab, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Camii [Mosque], Istanbul Turkey
Tiled doorway Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Camii [Mosque], Istanbul Turkey
Dome, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Camii [Mosque], Istanbul Turkey
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