Istanbul landmarks glow in the early morning over Bosphorus
Istanbul’s Bosphorus shoreline takes on a distinctive appearance at sunrise as the Grand Mecidiye Mosque stands prominently along the waterfront in Ortakoy. The scene, photographed on Aug. 12, 2026, captures one of Türkiye’s best-known urban landscapes as the first light of day spreads across the historic strait.
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