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Haydarpaşa Railway Station — Istanbul
Haydarpaşa Railway Station — Istanbul

Photographed between 2008 and 2017, Haydarpaşa stands at the meeting point of Istanbul’s railways and the sea. Its architecture, working details and harbour tell the story of a major gateway to Anatolia, before and after the 2010 roof fire.

Palacio Postal — Mexico City
Palacio Postal — Mexico City

An architectural landmark in the historic centre of Mexico City, celebrated for its richly decorated interiors and continuing role as a working post office.

The Forbidden City — Beijing
The Forbidden City — Beijing

The imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with monumental halls, courtyards and gates, photographed in Beijing in 2014.

Great Mosque of Xi’an — China
Great Mosque of Xi’an — China

An exceptional mosque complex combining Islamic religious life with traditional Chinese architecture, timber halls and historic courtyards in Xi’an.

Temple of Heaven — Beijing
Temple of Heaven — Beijing

A monumental imperial ritual complex in Beijing, renowned for its circular halls, carefully ordered terraces and symbolic architectural design.

Romanian Athenaeum — Bucharest
Romanian Athenaeum — Bucharest

Opened in 1888 and designed by Albert Galleron, this landmark concert hall is distinguished by its monumental columned entrance, domed auditorium and richly decorated interiors, photographed in 2023.

Arap Mosque — Galata, Istanbul
Arap Mosque — Galata, Istanbul

A medieval Gothic Dominican church transformed into an Ottoman mosque, preserving its basilican plan, former bell tower and distinctive timber-roofed interior.

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