The Sultanahmet Square is a place for finding a bench; people watching; eating our simits; listening to the 'duelling' imams singing from both the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia.
The At Meydani Park reveals the fascinating blend of the history of Istanbul reflected in the Egyptian Obelisk, the Delphi Serpent Column and the minarets of the mosques. A history that spans many centuries, from Roman Emperors to Ottoman Sultans to modern day Turkey. A history of religions that have shaped this city.
As I sit Fred talks about the history in detail, I sort of listen but mostly I am just observing the ebb and flow around me.
