Restored architecture Year 2 Day 9

I went to visit Sülemaniye mosque with my family on Sunday. Recently renovated, its a magnificent place. We have miscalculated the traffic though so I had only a few minutes before the Asr prayer. Ergo this is the only result.

Tourists are asked to leave during prayer to allow believers some privacy. Normal, don't you think? I was baffled to overhear a woman arguing with the guard that she wants to stay inside. She even argued with me when I explained he isn't kidding and we're really not allowed to remain inside??!!?? What happened to respect?

This place is enormous. The view with camera laying almost flat on the floor right in front of the huge (main?) doorway. The full view photo is on flickr. Click on pic to get there.