Wonderful gallery! One thing, I think it's important that you name your pictures by correct info.One of the pictures that is labelled as Süleymaniye is in fact Aya Sofia...
Thanks for your understanding.
Mike
26-Dec-2004 10:11
Originally a church built by the Eastern Roman Empire later converted to a mosque by the Ottoman Turks. Today, it is used as a museum not a place of worship. Nobody should pretend that it is a 'mosque' or a 'church'. Ottomans were tolerant and respectful to preserve the mosaics and the stained glass influenced by Christianity. This beautiful monument reflects the architecture of two different cultures in history. I hope someday, it will be possible for Christians and Moslems to freely worship under the same structure.
