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  • Aya Sofya as viewed from the fountain on a bright September day.
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  • Calligraphy, mostly in the form of verses from the Koran, replaced much of the iconography in Aya Sofia's transition from church to mosque.  Here, scaffolding gives the illusion of a path to salvation.
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  • A mihrab is the pulpit from which the imam delivers the Friday sermon.  It is shaped like a righ triangle with a minaret pointint to heaven and is located to the right of the mihrab which points to Mecca.  The imam climbs the steps of the minbar, but not all the way, symbolizing humility.
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  • Byzantium.  Constantinople.  Istanbul.  Three names for the same place during very different times.  A center of Christianity to rival Rome.  The nucleous of the Ottoman Empire.  A secular, democratic, Turkish republic founded by Ataturk.  Under Ottoman rule, the church of Haghia Sofia was converted to a mosque.  Islam prohibits the use of human imagery in moques, so the mosaics, whose pure gold tiles glittered in the light of the church's many windowd, were covered - thankfully, with frescoes, which preserved them.  Here, a mosaic of Christ from the 2nd floor gallery.
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  • Three spires set against a clear blue sky as seen from the Harem courtyard at Topkapi palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
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  • Some of the finest Byzantine mosaics and frescoes are in the Church of St. Savior of Chora, (Kariye Camii).  In the semidome above the apse is a depiction of Christ redeeming Adam and Eve. Further above, Christ is seated in heaven.  Link:  http://www.choramuseum.com/
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  • Mosaic depicting Christ turning water into wine in the Church of St. Savior at Chora.
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  • The museum website refers to this image as a Deesis, a depiction of Christ, Mary, and John the Baptist.
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  • View from the park between Sultanahmet Camii and Aya Sofia
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  • We turned to Istanbulite. The challenge: find local guides who could match wits with an enthusiastic 87-year-old history buff, with a walker nicknamed Intrepid, and a mission to put Byzantine, Ottoman and modern history in physical context on two continents in three days. Oh, yes, and to eat as much lamb as possible. Chatting with locals would come naturally.<br />
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Our days focused on: 1) major sites (Sultanahmet, Aya Sofya, Grand Bazaar); 2) history (the Byzantine Chora church, the Ottoman Rüstem Pașa Mosque, and the orientalist Dolmabahҁe Palace) plus a stop at the Spice Bazaar; and 3) West meets East meets Bosphorus chic, (a ferry ride to Kadikoy’s outdoor markets and restaurants on the Asian side, followed by a ferry and taxis to the Western neighborhoods of Bebek, Arnavutkoy, and Ortakoy). Along the way: eat, drink, shop.<br />
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Whether the topic was history, shatoosh, current news, or rooftop views, for local knowledge, Istanbulite was worth the investment.<br />
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Accessibility <br />
Our guides were sensitive to the pace of a senior with a walker who wanted to see it all. Clear itineraries with flexibility based on what we’d be willing to miss offered time to experience each place.<br />
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Knowledge that made a difference: <br />
o Major sites with official handicap access and the most feasible way there; <br />
o Manageable entrances to sites without handicap access; and <br />
o How to get there. We prefer public transportation, so a reality check about time and distance made our history day possible.
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  • Yeni Camii (New Mosque), interior domes & arches
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  • Water has worn an indentation on this marble  ablution fountain at Suleymaniye Mosque.  For centuries, male Islamic worshippers have washed head, hands, and feet prior to entering the mosque in answer to the call to prayer.
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  • Ablution fountains at the Blue Mosque.  Water and cleanliness have immense importance in Islam.  Before entering a mosque, men wash their feet at ablution fountains outside the mosque.  During the Ottoman empire, many churches were converted to mosques.  Often, the baptistery building was converted to an ablution fountain.
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  • Ablution fountains and faucets on the grounds of Topkapi Palace bear the symbol of the palace on the handle.
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  • Ablution fountains at Topkapi Palace.
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  • Ottoman cuisine mixes sweet and savory with spices you might recognize, but in different combinations.  Classes are fun if time allows.  To simply to enjoy the experience, head for one of many rooftop restaurants in Istanbul's historic district.  This spiral staircase at the Adamar Hotel leads to white linen service with a view across the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus.  Take the elevator to the top floor and walk the last flight.<br />
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The shape of this staircase is evocative of the symbols used in carpets to signify masculinity,  femininity, and infinity.
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  • Grand Bazaar:  Detail of the domed brick ceiling in Ic Bedesten, the oldest and most central part of the Bazaar.
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  • Tulips are one of the many symbols of Istanbul.  These embellish the fence surrounding a public garden.
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