Enroute to Istanbul...

Around Haydarpasa Train Station

Istiklal Caddesi...

The Taksim Square end of Istiklal Caddesi - Independence Avenue:

Cumhuriyet Aniti...

Created in 1928 the Cumhuriyet Aniti - Republic Monument - features Ataturk, Inonu and other revolutionary leaders.

It's situated in the centre of Taksim Square.

Galata...

Galata Bridge with Galata Tower in the background:

Closer view of Galata Tower:

Mosques Galore...

Yeni Camii - the New Mosque

Sulemaniye Camii

Photos taken on the Galata Bridge.

Sunset from Galata Bridge...

After a hard day's sightseeing there is no better way to end the day...

...than by sipping cocktails...

...while watching a magnificent sunset.

Basilica Cistern Featuring Medusa Heads...

Inside the Blue Mosque...

Blue Mosque...

Exterior of Aya Sofya...

Grounds of Aya Sofya...

Blue Mosque Viewed From Aya Sofya...

Mosaics in Aya Sofya...

More Shots of Aya Sofya...