Istanbul. Pictures from our short stay in the picturesque and exotic Turkish city. (Istanbul blog @ Bakasyonista)

This is just an incredible building. The architecture blew me away.

Mesquita azul, do parque

Eu, no parque que se enxerga a mesquita azul

Men are outwardly affectionate with one another. It is not uncommon to see men walking with arms intertwined or sitting together with hands on knees, etc.

Blue Mosque

Pink tulips brighten up a grey day in the park outside the Blue Mosque

Inside the Blue Mosque.

The dome of the Sultanahmet or "blue" mosque, Istanbul Turkey

#DesOnTheGo - The Blue Mosque

This is the view of the Blue Mosque from the top of our hotel in Istanbul.

Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque, Istanbul