1161-8573 - Grocers shop small supermarket selling fresh produce of local fruit and vegetables in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8581 - Whirling Dervish dance performance (Mevlevi Sema), a spiritual ceremony performed by whirling dervishes, Istanbul, Turkey, Eurasia

1161-8577 - Detail of ornate dome calligraphic panels at Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya), UNESCO World Heritage Site, mosque museum in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8586 - Traditional bread simit Turkish sesame seed bread rings in food market in Kadikoy district on Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8611 - Young women tourists shopping in The Grand Bazaar, (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Republic of Turkey, Europe

1161-8580 - Tourist at Harem quarters and cloisters at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), UNESCO World Heritage Site, of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8572 - City scene including Yeni Camii (Great Mosque) by Golden Horn of Bosphorus River, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8607 - Tourists in colonnade courtyard of Suleymaniye Mosque, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8620 - Muslim women wearing traditional robes and veils shopping in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8588 - Shopkeeper with green and black olives for sale at food market in Kadikoy district on Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8593 - Plate of traditional Turkish honey covered sweetmeats, baklava, dessert of filo pastry and nuts, Istanbul, Turkey, Eurasia

1161-8591 - Ceramic tiles in floral design in Privy Chamber of Crown Prince in Topkapi Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8606 - Portrait painting of Sultan Osman Bey (Osman I) (Osman Gazi), leader of the Ottoman Empire, Military Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8582 - Tourists at Whirling Dervish ayin music performance (Mevlevi Sema) a spiritual ceremony performed by whirling dervishes, Istanbul, Turkey, Eurasia

1161-8615 - Traditional Turkish ornate lanterns in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8575 - Ornate domes of the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), UNESCO World Heritage Site, 17th century monument in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8619 - Shopkeeper with metal objects in antique shop in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8574 - Tourists view embellished ornate domes of the Blue Mosque, (Sultanahmet Camii) (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), UNESCO World Heritage Site, 17th century monument in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8597 - Levent, financial business district including skyscraper Soyak Tower Center and Istanbul Sapphire Tower shopping center, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8592 - Concubines apartments at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Ottoman Empire in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8609 - The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8587 - Fresh vegetables, tomatoes, peas and beans for sale at food and spice market in Kadikoy district on Asian side Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8578 - Typical Simitci Turkish man selling simit, Turkish sesame bread rings, in streets of Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8595 - Yeni Camii, the Great Mosque, Blue Mosque (behind), Golden Horn, ferry boat on Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8613 - Western woman tourist buying hand-painted ceramics in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8589 - Shopkeeper with fresh fruit and vegetables with Turkish lira prices at food market Kadikoy, Asian Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8605 - Mehter Takimi, Ottoman Military Band and Sultan's Janissary army corps soldiers at Military Museum at Harbiye, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8616 - Hookah Turkish tobacco smoking water pipes (nargile), The Grand Bazaar, (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), in Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8568 - Visitors in The Church of St. Saviour in Chora, also known as the Kariye Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8621 - Muslim couple shopping in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8583 - Water reflecting columns at Basilica Cistern (Sunken Palace) subterranean water system underground, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8600 - Seller of traditional sweetmeats Turkish Delight (Lokum) in Misir Carsisi Egyptian Bazaar food and spice market, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8584 - Green and red chillies on display for sale at food and spice market in Kadikoy district on Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8622 - Gold jewelry necklaces and bracelets in goldsmiths shop, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8612 - Man using smartphone in ceramics and souvenirs stall in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8567 - Floodlit domes and minarets of Hagia Sophia mosque museum, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Atmeydani Hippodrome fountain in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8596 - View of skyscraper Levent 199 Business Center by Zorlu and Arup for Finansbank, Levent financial district, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8569 - St. Savior mosaic and fresco of Jesus Christ, Church of St. Saviour in Chora, the Kariye Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8576 - Tourists at Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya), UNESCO World Heritage Site, mosque museum in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8565 - Traditional Turkish lamps in lighting and gift shop in Kucukayasofya Caddesi, Sultanahmet area of Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8623 - Tourists wearing scarves in Muslim tradition in interior of Suleymaniye Mosque, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8598 - Luxury shops at Istinye Park shopping center mall in Levent financial business district of Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8571 - Religious icons as souvenirs in the gift shop of the Church of St. Saviour in Chora, the Kariye Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8590 - Kutahya and Iznik ceramic 17th century tiles at Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8585 - Green chillies on display for sale at food and spice market in Kadikoy district on Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8599 - Seller of traditional sweetmeats Turkish Delight (Lokum) in Misir Carsisi Egyptian Bazaar food and spice market, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1161-8566 - Turkish clothing including scarves, kufi (Muslim skullcap) taqiyah tagiya and cushions in Arasta Bazaar, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8603 - Chefs at Ciya Sofrasi Turkish restaurant serving Ottoman specialities in Kadikoy district, Asian side Istanbul, East Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

1161-8594 - Skyline cityscape and the Blue Mosque and passenger ferry on Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Durasia

1161-8563 - The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), UNESCO World Heritage Site, 17th century monument with domes and minarets in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8608 - The Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii) (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8579 - Muslim couple and tourists at the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi), UNESCO World Heritage Site, part of the Ottoman Empire, in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8618 - Salesman with traditional Turkish carpet in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8614 - Traditional Turkish ornate lanterns in The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8617 - Tourists shopping for lamps inside The Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar) (Kapali Carsi), Beyazi, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8570 - St. Savior Deesis mosaic of Jesus Christ, The Chalkite Christ, Church of St. Saviour in Chora, Kariye Museum, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1161-8602 - Traditional Turkish silk slippers ornate and embroidered in the Misir Carsisi Egyptian Bazaar market in Istanbul, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

1167-586 - Ortakoy Mecidiye Mosque and passenger ferry, Ortakoy, from Bosphorus Strait with Istanbul city skyline behind, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-566 - Street with shops and stone columns and decorated ceiling, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-583 - Fishermen and fishing boats, minaret and apartments, Rumeli Kavagi, Upper Bosphorus Strait (European Side), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-554 - Flowering tree and families in Sultanahmet Park in front of the Blue Mosque, August early morning, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-590 - Fishermen, their rods and New Mosque, Galata Bridge, Golden Horn, Eminonu to Galata, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-556 - Egyptian Obelisk hieroglyphics and Brazen Column, Hippodrome, August early morning, Sultanahmet District, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-591 - Galata Bridge across the Golden Horn, Beyoglu District, Istanbul, Turkey, Eurasia

1167-562 - Sweet shop, man looks in wallet, busy street linking Grand and Spice Bazaarrs, Bazaar District, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-561 - Sellers (vendors) of traditional Turkish fabrics seated in their shop reading a newspaper, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-565 - Many hanging and lit colourful and decorative Turkish glass light shades in a shop, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-587 - Ortakoy Mecidiye Mosque, Baroque mosque ordered by Sultan Abdul Mecit I, Ortakoy, from the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-553 - Blue Mosque domes under an intense blue sky, August afternoon, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-588 - Couple walking past the Semsi Pasa Mosque, seen from the Bosphorus Strait, Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-563 - Turkish women making a bargain with a vendor (seller), street linking Grand and Spice Bazaars, Bazaar District, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-585 - Rumeli Hisari (Fortress of Europe) and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Suspension Bridge, Hisarustu, Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-584 - Rumeli Hisari (Fortress of Europe or Rumelihisari), elevated view from the Bosphorus Strait, Hisarustu, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-558 - Shops and sellers (vendors) selling Turkish pottery, carpets, kilims, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-555 - Egyptian Obelisk with hieroglyphics and base frieze, Hippodrome, August early morning, Sultanahmet District, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-564 - Busy street with many sellers and shoppers, Friday afternoon, Grand Bazaar, Bazaar District, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-557 - Blue Mosque under a partially cloudy sky through an ornate archway, golden August early morning, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-559 - Shoppers with bags on a Friday afternoon in street with decorated ceiling and pottery stall, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-589 - Ornate wooden doors, Courtyard entrance, early morning, Suleymaniye Mosque, Bazaar District, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

1167-560 - Seller (vendor) of traditional Turkish ceramics, glassware and tea sets in his shop, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

832-371062 - Oriental dance, dance performance in HodjaPasha Cultural Centre, Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

832-370407 - Singers in period costume, Janitscharen military chapel Mehter Chapel, demonstration in the military museum, Askeri Mues, Osmanbey, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372711 - 6th century Byzantine, Eastern Roman Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya, built by Emperor Justinian, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372745 - Courtyard of the Eunuchs in the Harem, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372704 - The exterior of the 6th century Byzantine, Eastern Roman Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya, built by Emperor Justinian, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372674 - Byzantine mosaic of the Virgin and Child, the first of the post-iconoclastic mosaics inaugurated on 29 March 867 by Patriarch Photius and the emperors Michael III. and Basil I., Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372653 - The Maiden's Tower Lighthouse at the mouth of the Bosphorus, looking towards the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace on Sarayburnu or Seraglio Point, from left, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372669 - The base of the Egyptian Obelisk of Thutmosis III, Dikilitas, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372678 - Byzantine Deësis, Entreaty, mosaic, 1261, detail of Christ Pantocrator for humanity on Judgment Day, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

832-369343 - Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque at sunrise, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372716 - 6th century Byzantine, Eastern Roman Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya, at sunset, Istanbul, Turkey

832-371061 - Dance performance in HodjaPasha Cultural Centre, Old City Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

832-370408 - Drummers in historical costumes, Janitscharen Military Chapel, Chapel Mehter, demonstration in the military museum, Askeri Mues, Osmanbey, Istanbul, Turkey

832-370409 - Dancing dervishes of the Sufi order Mevlevi, Sema ceremony, historic train station Sirkeci, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372641 - Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Sultanahmet Camii, or Blue Mosque, built from 1609 to 1616, during the reign of Ahmed I, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372679 - The Suleymaniye Mosque, Süleymaniye Camii, 1550-1558, on the Third Hill, Istanbul, Turkey

832-369071 - Man selling tea in front of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372651 - Sunset over the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Sultanahmet Camii, or Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

832-372633 - 6th century Byzantine Roman hare hunt mosaics from the peristyle of the Great Palace from the reign of Emperor Justinian I., Istanbul, Turkey

832-369342 - Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque at twilight, Istanbul, Turkey