Exploring the Little Hagia Sophia

Another beautiful church!  We liked this one because it wasn't spooky and dark inside.

Enjoying the view...

We probably shouldn't have climbed up here... 

Simply amazing!

Smiling from the second floor!

She didn't want to wear a scarf... but then we found a pink one and she was happy... before the camera could catch it!

Brother hugs = big smiles!

The churches in the U.S. just don't compare!

We weren't allowed to wear shoes in the mosque...  we were allowed to lean on relics, though!

Smiler on the second floor!

Although this church looks newer than the 'big' Hagia Sophia, it was actually built first... kind of like a practice run for the real deal.  It is smaller, but the architecture is similar to that of the Hagia Sophia.  The reason that this mosque looks so new is because the entire interior has been redone since it was first built.  Danni and I learned about proper mosque attire when we visited.  We both had to cover our heads and no shoes were allowed inside either...  it was cool to experience different cultural practices!  :)