23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Istanbul's Grand Architectural Embrace
Framing the Yeni Valide Camii (New Mosque) in Istanbul, this shot spotlights Ottoman grandeur: cascading domes and soaring minarets. Stone meets sky, evoking the city's spiritual depth and enduring role as a cultural crossroads.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Istanbul, Türkiye |
| Camera: | X-T30 |
| Copyright: | © Tiago Cadorin |