The image depicts a bustling public square in Istanbul, Turkey, with the Hagia Sophia mosque dominating the background under a partly cloudy sky

The image depicts a bustling public square in Istanbul, Turkey, with the Hagia Sophia mosque dominating the background under a partly cloudy sky. The Hagia Sophia, a large historical edifice featuring a prominent central dome and four towering minarets, exhibits extensive scaffolding on its right side, indicating ongoing construction or renovation. A large yellow construction crane is visible behind and to the right of the mosque. In the immediate mid-ground, multiple smaller historical buildings with domes are present, one featuring a lamp post with ornate fixtures. The foreground consists of a paved brick plaza, where a diverse crowd of people, primarily adults, is gathered. Numerous individuals are walking, standing, or seated on long, dark-brown wooden benches or planter structures. Some individuals are engaged in conversations, while others appear to be observing their surroundings. A white sedan-type vehicle with orange markings, possibly an official or emergency vehicle, is parked in the mid-ground among the crowd. Bare tree branches from a tree on the left frame the upper left portion of the image. The overall scene suggests a busy tourist or public area on a bright, cool day.