We woke up in Bursa and headed to a mosque there. We had to cover up to enter. It was beautiful inside and prepared us for the splendor that we would see later that day in Hagia Sofia in Istanbul.
We made a last minute stop at Nicea where the Council of Nicea was supposedly held. Professor Chadwick was able to give us some details on what happened at that meeting at this site and it was an awesome experience.
The Hagia Sofia was our last main stop of the day and of Turkey and it was a wonderful site to end on. It is a marvelous place where traces of Christianity and Islam come together. I am so glad we were able to make it before it closed and fit it into schedule as planned. We had some last minute shopping on the way out to the airport and then headed home to the airport. Turkey was amazing and I am so grateful that I was able to go! Everyone should go to Turkey if you get the chance. I think it is such a hidden beauty of the world. I love you Turkey!!
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