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Hagia Sophia, Mosque of Sultan Ahmed I (Blue Mosque) and Laleli Mosque, Istanbul.

The main entrance to Tokapi Palace in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia on the right, the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III on the left.

The Chief Admiral of the Ottoman fleet shows himself before the Sultan. In the background (right to left) the Mosque of Sultan Ahmed I, Hagia Sophia and Hagia Irene.

View of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.

Gül Mosque in Istanbul, often said to be on the site of the Byzantine Monastery of Saint Theodosia; however, to date the location of the latter remains unverified.

View of Basilica Cistern in Istanbul.

The Porphyrite Column at the Forum of Constantine, today Cemperlitas Square, Istanbul.

View of the Golden Gate at the walls of Istanbul.

View of New Mosque in Istanbul.

Kemerburgaz aqueduct at Kemerburgaz, Istanbul.

The ruins of the basilica of Saint John in Pergamon.

View of the spot where the Bosporus joins the Golden Horn.

Partial view of Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) with Topkapi Palace.

Partial view of Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) with Topkapi Palace and Incirli Kiosk.

Partial view of Seraglio Point (Sarayburnu) with Topkapi Palace. The plate shows the Tower of Justice in the second court of the palace and the Harem.