515am arrival at IST despite delayed take-off. 45min ride to Istanbul city centre.
1st stop - Blue Mosque. Built by Sultan Ahmed, initially meant to outdo Hagia Sophia in terms of size & architectural.
2nd stop - Hagia Sophia, the whole reason why I want to visit Turkey. The historic landmark, a church turned into a mosque, then a museum & in 2021 as a mosque whilst the architectures are retained. 5min walking distance from Blue Mosque.
3rd stop - Bosphorus Cruise, straits between Black Sea & Marmara Hai (sea).
May 31, 2022 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C