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15-MAR-2006

Istanbul ramble 0824.jpg

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This is the Sokollu Mehmet Paşa mosque, built by Sinan, 1571, for Esmahan Sultan, daughter of Selim II and wife of the Grand Vezir Sokollu Mehmet Paşa. I have more pictures elsewhere. This is just a shot to indicate what to expect if you climb the steep stairs to the central court. Do go inside, the tiles are among the greatest Iznik tiles.

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