The carpets in the mosque, Istanbul

Ordering Information Item: Inside Sulayman Mosque, Istanbul Price: $18.00 Quantity: Description I'm glad there are a few mosques which allow "infidels" to come inside to appreciate their grandeur, their peace and solitude, their glorious architecture, the chance to slow down and reflect in the middle of a busy city. I certainly didn't get even close when I was in Iran. As everyone else did at the great mosque of Sulayman, I washed myself at a fountain in the courtyard, removed my sandals, and then tried to be as unobtrusive as possible as I took a few quick, quiet pictures. I enjoyed sitting and meditating in the cool, dark tranquility of this serene, inspiring place far more than photographing it. Istanbul, 1976. Keywords mosque, mosques, church, churches, cathedral, cathedrals, religion, religious, turkey, istanbul, islam, muslim, muslims, prayer, praying