If I had known how long and steep the square spiral ramp is that leads to the upper gallery, I might have stayed downstairs. As it is, I am going to get some use out of these photos, even the partly washed out ones. defaultaltdefaultalt 
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An honest to goodness window at camera level.

We see the wall of the grounds of Topkapi Palace, and a glimpse of Asia over there across the "Bay".

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The view out the exit door.

There is a garden area before the final exit gate, with what looks like an old foot-washery from the days when Aya Sophia was a mosque.

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