Land of the Turks

Dennis Jones has been a professional photographer since 1982 and a professional writer since the late 1990's. He received the degree of Master Photographer from the Professional Photographers of America in 1988 and was later named Colorado Photographer of the Year. Many of his images have been shown in national and international exhibitions. Prior to becoming a photographer, Dennis spent fifteen years as a musician performing with symphony orchestras, chamber music ensembles, and in recording studios. His travel articles and essays are published in regional, national, and international publications. With his company, Dreamcatcher Imaging (www.dreamcatcherimaging.com), he travels internationally, creating architectural and corporate event photography for his clients, many of whom are Fortune 500 companies.

Introduction................................................................................................6
Chapter 1
Hagia Sophia and the Historic Peninsula.....................................9
Hagia Sophia.......................................................................................10
Chapter 2
The Elusive Seljuks.............................................................................21
Alaeddin Mosque Complex ............................................................23
Divrigi Grand Mosque and Hospital..............................................27
Karatay Madrasa...............................................................................31
Sahip Ata Mosque Complex............................................................33
Ince Minareli Madrasa......................................................................37
Gok (Blue) Madrasa...........................................................................40
Çifte Minareli Madrasa.....................................................................45
Rumi Tomb and Sufi Lodge.............................................................48
Chapter 3
The Building of an Empire the Early Ottomans.......................53
¿znik Yesil (Green) Mosque..............................................................55
Ulu (Grand) Mosque..........................................................................57
Eski (Old) Mosque..............................................................................63
Bursa Yesil (Green) Mosque...........................................................66
Yesil (Green) Tomb............................................................................71
Muradiye Mosque..............................................................................74
Uç Serefeli Mosque...........................................................................79
Eyup Sultan Mosque Complex.......................................................82
Chapter 4
The Masterpieces of the Ottoman Empire.................................87
Topkapi Palace...................................................................................88
¿ehzade Mosque Complex..............................................................96
Mihrimah Sultan mosques (Uskudar and Edirnekapi).........101
Suleymaniye Mosque Complex...................................................108
Rustem Pasha Mosque.................................................................115
Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Complex...............................118
Selimiye Mosque Complex...........................................................123
Kiliç Ali Pasha Mosque Complex................................................129
Yeni (New) Mosque.........................................................................133
Sultanahmet Mosque Complex..................................................136
Saliha Sultan Water Fountain....................................................143
Nuru Osmaniye Mosque Complex..............................................145