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This photograph shows the dilapidated conditions of the roof.
The ruins that Gautier found beauty in their melancholy.
Current day ruins of the Palace of Blachernae
Current day ruins of the Palace of Blachernae
image showing one of the excavated mosaics from the Great Palace
image showing one of the excavated mosaics from the Great Palace
The Stoudios Monastery had long existed in a ruined state, neglected by the city.
The Turkish government has taken steps in recent years to refurbish the desolate monastery and re-convert it into a public mosque.
One of many stalls featuring Russian dolls, differing in size and design.