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trans-girl-nausicaa · 3 months

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on western artistic chauvinism and islam.

As an American non-Muslim, i first learned about Islamic art and architecture in an academic context, when i was studying art history in college. one of the first things we studied was the complex geometric forms in islamic architecture. Some of the most striking, complex, and beautiful patterns in contemporary and historical islamic architecture are present in religious architecture.

Examples:

Dome of the Selimiye mosque, Turkey, completed 1574 CE.

Exterior of the Dome of the Rock, a shrine withing the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, Palestine. Original construction was completed between 688 and 692 CE, and many alterations and repairs have been undertaken subsequently.

Dome of the Gazi Husri-beg Mosque, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, constructed 1531 CE. (Fun fact: In 1898 this mosque became the first known mosque in the world to have electrical lighting installed!)

The origins of these incredibly complex patterns partly stem from the avoidance of art depicting living beings according to religious principles, also known as aniconism, which is not universal throughout Islamic historical art, but gradually became nearly universal, especially in religious art an architecture. However, there are historical examples of secular figural art made by Muslims. (Link to an article on Islamic figural art by the Met Museum.) The Arab world in general maintained in-depth studies of mathematics and geometry throughout what we may call the "medieval" era in Europe. Arabic translations of Aristotle were studied. Al-Khwarizmi invented Algebra in 830 CE.

So, as any good artist knows, within a "limitation," artistic techniques can become more specialized and refined. Indeed, Muslim artists as far back as the Ummayad caliphate had extemely sophisticated application of geometry within their designs.

In art class I studied some of the fundamentals of how to construct similar geometrically repeating patters. I grasped the fundamentals quickly, and I found it enjoyable to work within these structures. However, as you increase the complexity, the degree to which you need to understand geometry to get your patterns to work out seemingly increases exponentially.

If you want a step-by step study of some of these geometric patterns, please check out the tutorials of the Lebanese artist Joumana Medlej. She also has tutorials on figure drawing and Arabic calligraphy.

(Speaking of calligraphy, I wanted to add more to this piece regarding calligraphy and architecture, but I feel I'm getting really long already.)

Years later, after I was finished with school, I got the opportunity to go to the Balkans. While I was in Bosnia & Herzegovina, I visited several historical mosques and got to see in person the type of art that I had previously only seen in photographs.

But what does it mean to acknowledge that this art exists?

Well, the mere acknowledgement and knowledge of the history of Islamic art, architecture, calligraphy, indeed, all the elements of distinct cultural heritage across the world, are controversial in the West.

One of the darkest examples of European violence against Muslim peoples was the Bosnian Genocide in the 1990s. This genocide did not start or end with the infamous massacre of ~8000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys by the Army of Republika Srpska (VRS) at Srebrenica, but also included systematic relocation of civilians, smaller massacres, and destruction of cultural heritage throughout Bosnia by both VRS and the Croatian Defense Council (HVO). Over one thousand mosques were destroyed. The VRS and the HVO both deliberately attempted to create "ethnically pure" Muslim-free statelets, and destroyed all the mosques in the territory that they held. The VRS burned down Sarajevo's National Library. The HVO blew up the Old Bridge of Mostar, a beautiful stone bridge in the middle of the city that had stood since the 16th century. (After the war, the stones were recovered from the river below and the bridge was reconstructed, and is used by Mostar residents every day.)

Israel refuses to acknowledge the historical and contemporary fact of the existence of a Palestinian people. As of February 2024, Israel has destroyed over one thousand mosques in the course of its bombardment of Gaza.

Many state and non-state actors within the U.S. and its allies also harbor these dark ideas of "bombing Muslims into the Stone Age." The invasion of Iraq was referred to as a "crusade" by President George W. Bush, and this attitude was aped by the Christian right wing in the USA.

All "they" see is a mythical horde from the East that must be destroyed.

But there is no horde. The people you share this earth with are your neighbors, regardless of their religion.

We live in a global society, and art anywhere is part of global cultural heritage. The acknowledgement, preservation, and study of Islamic art and architecture does not only culturally enrich Muslims, it enriches the whole world. Conversely, when you destroy Islamic art and architecture to harm Muslims, you also harm the rest of the world.

#art #history #bosnia #palestine #islam #art history #architecture

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shonpota · 7 months

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Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulu-Allah.”

Translation: “I bear witness that there is no God but God (Allah – i.e. there is none worthy of worship but Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”

If you read this whole heartedly, you are converted to Islam.

Locations of Islamic Center

In Japan:

Hiroshima Islamic Cultural Centre

ICCS-Islamic Cultural Center of Sendai

Fukuoka Masjid Al Nour Islamic Culture Center

Etc

In South Korea:

Seoul Central Mosque

Islamic Center of Daejeon (ICD)

Incheon Islamic Center

Busan Mosque

Etc

In Philippines:

MA'HAD MANILA AND ISLAMIC CENTER MOSQUE

Al-Huda Mosque and Ma-had Inc.

Cebu Islamic Center (Al-Masjid)

Etc

In Italy:

Centro Culturale Islamico (Moschea)

Milan Muslim Center

The Islamic Cultural Association Muhammadiah

Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy and Grand Mosque of Rome

Etc

In Croatia

Islamic Center of Rijeka

Islamic community of Croatia - Meshihat

Etc

In Cyprus

Selimiye Camii

Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi

Osman Fazil Polat Pasha Mosque

In Canada

Canadian Islamic Center - Al Rashid Mosque

Islamic Centre of Cambridge

Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) - Edmonton

Etc

In Austria:

Islamic Centre of Vienna

Islamisches Kulturzentrum Graz

Etc

In Hungary:

Budapest Mosque

Masjid Al-Huda

Masjid Dar Al-Salam

Jakováli Hasszán-dzsámi és minaret

Etc

In Bulgaria

Banya Bashi Mosque

Grand Mufti Office

Etc

In Poland

Masjid Islamic Center Of Warsaw

Islamic Center Krakow

Muslim Cultural and Educational Center in Poznan

Centrum Kultury Islamu

Ośrodek Kultury Muzułmańskiej

Centrum Kultury Islamu

Etc

In Sweden

Islamic Center i Malmö - Moskén

Jönköping Islamic Center

Afghan Islamic Center in Sweden

Khadija Center

Islamiska Kulturcentret

Imam Ali Islamic Center Jarfalla

Islamiska Sunni Centret

Etc

In United Kingdom:

Islamic Center of England

London Muslim Center

West London Islamic Center

Brighton Mosque & Muslim Community Center

Greenwich Islamic Center

Reading University Muslim Center

Etc

In Ukraine:

Islamic Cultural Center in Kyiv

Association of Muslims in Ukraine

Mechetʹ, Islamsʹkyy Kulʹturnyy Tsentr مسجد

Ar-Rahma

Al Manar

Islamic Cultural Center "Faith"

Etc

In Romania

Mosque (Islamic & Cultural League of Romania)

Masjid Ar-Rahman

Muslim Sisters Association (Tayba Islamic central and cultural association)

Alquds Masjid

The Great Mosque

Etc

In Ethiopia:

Ibnu Mosque | Kolfe 18 | ኢብኑ መስጊድ | ኮልፌ 18

Jafar Mosque | Bole

Grand Anwar Mosque

In Iceland:

Moskan í Reykjavík

The Grand Mosque of Iceland

Islamic Cultural Center of Iceland

Ahmadiyya Community Iceland

In Estonia:

Estonian Islamic Center

In Denmark:

Danish Islamic Center

Islamic Cultural Center

Wakf, The Islamic Faith Society in Denmark (DIT)

Etc

In Netherlands:

Imam Malik Islamic Center Leiden

Mobarak Mosque, Ahmadiyya Jamaat, The Hague

Islamic Cultural Centre of Leidsche Rijn

Islamic Faith Foundationمسجد جامع

Noori Razvi Islamic Society of the Netherlands

Mevlana Mosque

Etc

In Germany:

Islamic Centre of Hamburg

Islamic Centre of Kaiserslautern

Islamic Centre of Munich

Islamic Community Frankfurt E.V Abu Bakr mosque

Etc

In Greece

Mosque of Athens

Al-Salam Mosque

Tzisdarakis Mosque ( inside Museum of Modern Greek Culture)

Alaca Imaret Mosque

Etc

In Finland:

Masjid Al-Huda (Helsinki Islamic Center)

Masjid Darul Aman مسجد

Tampereen islamin Yhdyskunta

Etc

In Haiti:

Mosquée At-Tawheed مسجد

Trouin Islamic Center

Al-Fatiha Mosque

In Guatemala

Mezquita Al Daawa Islamica en Guatemala

Mezquita Baitul Awal

Etc

In Iraq

Al-Sahla Great Mosque

Jalil Khayat Mosque

Etc

In India:

India Islamic Culture Centre, Delhi

Masjid E Ibad Ur Rahman - Islamic Mosque, Educational & Community Centre

Jubilee Hills Mosque and Islamic Centre

Etc

In Australia:

Australian Islamic Centre

Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC)

Coburg Islamic Centre (CIC)

Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre Deer Park

In Panama:

Musallah Villa Caceres(Shaykh al-Hadith, Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi)

Madina Masjid

Jama Masjid

In South Sudan:

Main Mosque

Mosque of Mahad

In Zambia:

Noor Mosque

Luqman Mosque

Makeni Masjid Lusaka

Etc

In North Macedonia:

Colorful Mosque

Mosque Dukjandjik

Mustafa Paša

Mosque „Aladža“

Murat Paša

Etc

In Cameron

Yaounde Central Mosque

Etc

In Vanuatu

Port Villa Grand Mosque

In Lithuania:

Vilnius Mosque and Islamic Center

In Latvia:

Islamic Cultural Center of Latvia

Mosque - "MIRAS" Kultūras un Izglītības Centrs مسجد

In Tuvalu

Ahmadiya Tuvalu Mosque

In Albania

Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque

Lead Mosque Berat

Namazgah Mosque

Etc

In Tunisia

Mosque Malik Ibn Anas Carthage

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Sidi Oqba

Etc

In Paraguay

Centro Benéfico Cultural Islámico de Asunción

Mezquita del Este

In Tonga

Masjid Al-Nedzla Balija Khadeejah

In Papua New Guinea

Mosque Hohola

In Marshall Islands:

Baitul-Ahad Mosque - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community RMI

In San Marino, Molossia, Palau, Cabo Verde, Czech, Nauru, Monaco, Micronesia, Kiribati, Georgia

None but hopefully they will build one, Insha Allah.

I won't write any islamic center in Israel because they steal lands from Palestine ☺☺

I hope I covered every countries who are abstain and against ceasefires

If you are talking with educated and professional Moslems about Islam, don't forget to share!!

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iseo58 · 1 year

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Selimiye Mosque Entrance, Turkey

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dato-georgia-caucasus · 2 years

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Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Turkey

#თურქეთი

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tommeurs · 2 years

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Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, Turkey. Taken by me.

#architecture #design #awesome

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arbellas-bakery · 8 months

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Went in trying to learn about the Ottoman Aviation Squadrons, ended up learning about the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne. Just wikipedia things

#Bellaposting

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morfey · 9 months

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Had supper at a nice cafe near the Selimiye Camii mosque.

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payalandrene · 10 months

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TÜRKIYE!!!

We had pitched our tent just before the border in the Roma village of Lesovo. We slept in the park and could use the toilet at the bar. Very quickly children came by to see what was up in the park, speaking the little English or German they could with us. We were definitely the entertainment for the evening.

The next morning we jumped on our bicycles (not as early as we would have liked) and reached the border in no time. There was a fairly long queue, but cars were more than happy to let us jump the queue. Border agents on both sides were more concerned with our well-being (insisting that we be careful), rather than checking our papers, one Turkish agent, excepted. He insisted that Payal open her saddle bags, but was disappointed that there were only clothes and some bike tools! While he decided to halfheartedly interrogate René regarding what he was carrying, another border guard was giving Payal suggestions of where to go on the Black Sea, his home region.

We missed the turn-off for side roads, but the main road did not have much traffic and the shoulder was wide. Added benefits were a tasty restaurant along the way, a direct route to Edirne, our halt for the night, and a very nice truck driver who stopped to give us ice water, as it was getting hot!

Edirne, at the confluence of Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey has been fought over many times throughout history. It was the original capital of the Ottoman Empire and today is known for three mosques, including the Selimiye mosque, which was designed by the chief Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. Due to renovations, we were only able to see a small corner of the mosque.

Sulimiye Mosque ceiling (photo fro. Islam by design).

We also visited the restored synagogue. After a fire in 1905 had destroyed a number of synagogues, the Jewish community came together to build a large synagogue, which opened in time for Passover services and celebrations in 1909. After the last Jewish families left in the '80ies, the synagogue fell into disarray. A fund for historic buildings restored the synagogue and it reopened in 2015. Seeing how multi-cultural and multi-religious this region of the world had been once - Jews, Muslims and Christians living side by side, along with Turks, Greeks and Armenians was juxtaposed by the 100 year Treaty of Lausanne, which took away the rights of most minorities in order to move modern Turkey toward a modern homogeneous state. Edirne also has a museum and monument dedicated to the Treaty. We did not visit it, but at the end of August Payal will be moderating an event about borders and the Treaty of Lausanne.

On a happier note, we experienced a lovely sunset on the Meric bridge, followed by seeing it lit up at night. After talking some filmy shots, we went to a what we thought was a restaurant on the edge of the bridge for dinner. It was actually a café run by the teachers' union in Edirne and only served tea and snacks. Somebody spoke to us in English and asked us if we were cyclists. When we replied affirmatively, he invited us for a tea and introduced his friend, who was the manager of the café (but actually a geography teacher!). They are part of a nature club, often going hiking, mountaineering and cycling. We shared stories about mountaineering. Bulent told us that there are indeed women in their club; he also gave great tips about visiting the Black Sea, as he grew up there. One of the best aspects of the trip was meeting connecting with people from all walks of life and realising how much we have in common with complete strangers!

We also went for a drink at a hotel bar and our waiter turned out to be a sculpture artist. Serghei's family is Russian, but he grew up in Istanbul and is now based in Edirne. He shared with us how difficult it is to get by in Turkey due to the poor economy. It's not just artists who take any job they can get or have to moonlight. It is a shame, because we saw how talented he is - do check out his work online. While we can't fix the problems of the Turkish economy. we decided that we can at leave a big enough tip so that he could invite someone out for a nice meal!

From Edirne, we made our way to the Black Sea, only 160 km to go, but lots of small hills to tackle along the way. We found a shady bench in front of a mosque and decided to have lunch there. Little did we know that 40 children were inside attending madrassa (religious school) and were about to be released for a break. As is often the case with children, they are timid at first, only to untie their tongues to ask us 1,001 questions, showing off any English they know! They wanted to know where we slept, how we washed our clothes and ourselves! They wanted to know how Payal ended up in Switzerland from India and the US and they also began to ask us if we were Muslim and whether we prayed. Payal let them know that India was a country with all religions living peacefully together (unfortunately not true anymore) and that all religions lead to the same path, they seemed satisfied. Had the teacher not called them back in, they would have likely been happy to ask us another 1,001 questions!

We continued to meet people in Turkey on the street. In Kirkarelli, a small city we passed through, we met a farmer who bought us a tea at the local tea shop and then insisted that we come to his house for a meal despite having just finished our lunch. Payal told René that we had to go so as not to insult him and we are so glad that we did! His wife made us an omelette out of fresh goose eggs from their yard and the best butter milk we have ever tasted (even better than lassi in India!). Thanks to Google translate we were able to have an interesting conversation with him and his granddaughter. He told us about his political work; he is in a party that opposes Edogan and was disappointed about the election outcome. He has gotten passports for his family with the hope that they could travel, but the inflation and the weak Lira makes it almost impossible to afford basic items. We also heard about how his daughter is fluent in German and English and managed to study at university. Due to the bad economy, she cannot find a job in economics and instead works in tourism on the Anatolian coast. In moments like this, we realise how lucky we are to be able to decide what we want to do with our lives. We are a very privileged minority, who often forgets how good we have it compared to the majority of humanity. We realised that those with the least, were the ones most giving of their time and resources.

After taking a group picture, it was time to move on. He sent us onto a road that was a direct route to the Black Sea, but it was so hot that the tar was melting and the rubber of our tyres was sticking to the road! We decided to take an older road, which had more gravel mixed in it.

We could either go to Igneada or Kiyiköy; both were about the same distance from Edine and our new friend Bulent had talked about how green and beautiful Igneada was. In the end, we went to Kiyiköy, only because it was closer to Istanbul and we could camp there. There was a major hill at the start of the ride, followed by long uphills with only short downhills - very unsatisfying! By the time we arrived, it was so hot and we realised we didn't want to camp. For the first time ever, René actually wanted air conditioning!

We were quite happy that Kiyiköy is not a fancy resort destination. Rather people who lived nearby came there for the day or weekend. But this meant that we had to check the rooms to make sure the AC was working and the window screens were not full of holes. Once we managed to find a hotel, we headed for the best lunch we had had in a long time - an older couple had a small restaurant and guesthouse. Everything was extremely fresh and made with love. The woman convinced us that we must try her signature dish and she was right!

Finally it was time to jump into the sea and get some reprieve from the heat. Both of us prefer freshwater to the sea, but the cold Black Sea felt like heaven! The beach we went to was small and laid back - we were able to rent an umbrella for a decent price and there were toilets and showers. It was nice to not have to a break from cycling or being a tourist. We were just chilling at the beach. In the late afternoon we made our way back to the hotel, looking forward to a shower and a nap in a cool room, only to find out the air conditioning was busted. We were able to switch to the fanciest room in the house for the same price!

The next day, the big boss was at the guesthouse and wanted us to switch rooms - as he couldn't speak English, he made his colleague do the dirty work! Payal was not happy and made it known that she would not be shifting rooms. Luckily, René is better at staying calm in such situations and told Payal to be quiet! In the end, René made the boss speak directly to him using Google translate and told me that he hopes he wouldn't go back on his word, which did the trick! Thereafter we were able to all shake hands and be on good terms. During this trip, we realised how we are able to balance each other out and that being in partnership makes life easier and more enjoyable!

The rest of the day was spent at the beach, followed by a drink at a restaurant, which turned into eating dinner and dancing to traditional music with Güven and Eda - Güven is the life of the party! He got half the restaurant up and dancing and then insisted that we sit with them. His wife Eda spoke some English, which we then followed up with our favourite Google Translate! She has a way of answering with either humour or poetry. It was lovely to hear how she looks to enjoy life and be kind to others. Eda's teenage daughter was also there, a little bit embarrassed by the partying of her mother and step-father :). For both Güven and Eda this is their second marriage - they met in the factory that they work in; when you are travelling and don't have a common language you suddenly become more of a human than usual - you are not identified by your profession and you connect with people on the most basic level, meaning you interact with people that you normally wouldn't. It is nice to get out of our bubble and beat back assumptions we hold.

Local music on the Black Sea

We left Kiyiköy early in the morning toward Istanbul, as it was getting very hot! Komoot, our bicycle app was taking us off-road and we became suspicious and we were contemplating what to do. Suddenly another bicyclist on tour came out of no where. It was the first time we saw a Turkish person cycling with a load (see the photo!). Achmed spoke excellent German, as he was there for five years when he was younger. He regularly camped on the Black Sea and travelled between his home and the ocean (about 40 km). He spends a lot of time on the sea to deal with the tragic death of his son many years ago. We parted ways, only to meet up again in the next big city and had a lovely lunch together.

Cyclists immediately connecting!

And we keep getting closer to Istanbul, our final destination...

#Turkey #bicycletouring #travel #Blacksea

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courtingwonder · 11 months

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Mimar Sinan - Selimiye Mosque (1575)

#architecture #world history #world culture #art history #art #1500s #16th century #mosques #mosque #islam #muslim #turkey #middle east

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sophieyork · 1 year

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A Perfect Trips Tips For Sofia

Sofia is Bulgaria's lively capital city, filled with historical treasures and lots of culture to enjoy. This guide to travel will help you make the most of your visit to Bulgaria. To learn more info on travel, you have to visit Sofia attractions website.

The most effective way to explore the real heart of the city is by walking, which is easy and safe to do. The city's public transport system is also very efficient and inexpensive.

1. Serdika Metro Station

The Serdika Metro Station is much more than just a spot to catch the train. It's an archeological treasure chest that provides fascinating insights into the past of Sofia.

Six meters beneath the ground, the remains of the earlier Roman city of Serdica were found in the years 2010 and 2012 and are in display. The archaeological site displays the remains of eight streets, an early Christian church and baths.

The station has a series of stunning glass-cased displays which tell the story of Sofia's history, beginning with the Neolithic to the construction of the metro. These exhibits provide a wonderful introduction to the city's past with English-language maps and labels.

2. St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral

The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral is worth a visit if you are an avid churchgoer. The Neo-Byzantine-style cathedral, which is located in the center of Sofia is among the biggest Eastern Orthodox churches.

From the outside, the building appears amazing with its gold and green domes and the inside is stunning with its paintings, sculptures and massive chandeliers. It's a must for anyone who is in Sofia, and if you aren't able to make it, be sure to book a tour or buy tickets online.

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Another interesting attraction within the city is the Banya Bashi Mosque, which was constructed on thermal springs. It is still possible to observe steam coming from the vents, that's a unique experience.

3. Vitosha Boulevard

Vitosha Boulevard is a great shopping destination for those who love fashion at an elite level. There are upscale shops and cafes in this area, as well the St. Nedelya Church and the Palace of the Courts and the National Palace of Culture.

Vitosha Boulevard is also a lovely place to walk around and take in the beautiful structures that were constructed between the two world wars. There are antique benches, Art Nouveau round kiosks and bars that are open to the public. There are also fountains.

4. Banya Bashi Mosque

Banya Bashi Mosque is one of the most intriguing attractions in Sofia which is a memorial to Ottoman rule that lasted for five centuries. The mosque is utilized by Sofia's Muslim community and tourists can visit it free of charge outside of prayer times.

This magnificent mosque is situated on Maria Luisa Boulevard, in the heart of the city. It was constructed on the initiative of mullah Efendi Kadi Seyfullah in the memory of his wife. it was designed by well-known architect Mimar Sinan, who also constructed the Selimiye Mosque in Istanbul.

The main structure is quadrangular and it was crowned by the central dome as well as a minaret rising from the four corners. There is an Annex (tetimme) that has three smaller cubes that are located in the front of the building.

5. Vitosha Mountain

Vitosha Mountain, the biggest mountain that is situated over Sofia it is a significant tourist destination and an ideal place to hike. There are numerous trails on the mountain, some of that lead to skiing during winter.

An organized tour is the best way to see Vitosha. There are several choices for this, including an all-day tour that includes a hotel pickup.

Take a hike up to Cherni Vrah, the Black Peak (2290 m) and Kamen Del, the highest peak on the mountain, and enjoy the views along the way. You can also go to the listed UNESCO-listed Boyana Church and Dragalevtsi Monastery located on the mountain.

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