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Destination Istanbul The Deësis mosaic at Hagia Sophia dates from 1261 and depicts the Virgin Mary and John the Baptist imploring Christ on behalf of humanity on Judgment Day. Photo: JD Lasica · Special to Cruiseable
Destination Istanbul The Virgin and Child mosaic is located on the half dome of the apse inside Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. It dates from 867 A.D. Photo: JD Lasica · Special to Cruiseable
Destination Istanbul The southwestern entrance mosaic at Hagia Sophia depicts the Virgin Mary holding the Christ child with emperor Justinian I at the left and emperor Constantin at the right. Photo: JD Lasica · Special to Cruiseable
Destination Istanbul The Comnenus mosaic in Hagia Sophia dates from 1122. The Virgin Mary holds the Christ child on her lap. To the left is emperor John II Comnenus, to the right is empress Irene. Photo: JD Lasica · Special to Cruiseable
Destination Greece One of the centuries-old floor mosaics in Rhodes, Greece. ©Barry Vaudrin
Destination Greece An exquisite, centuries-old floor mosaic in Rhodes, Greece. ©Barry Vaudrin
Destination Greece A mosaic, many hundreds of years old, spotted on Rhodes. Photo: © Barry Vaudrin
Destination Greece A mosaic on the floor in a historical site in Rhodes, Greece. Photo: © Barry Vaudrin
Destination Israel This mosaic in Israel is known as the Mona Lisa of Galilee. Photo: Itamar Grinberg · Israel Ministry of Tourism
Destination Athens (Piraeus) An ancient mosaic on the grounds of the island of Delos. It translates as: "Formion the son of Nikias of Athens for himself and his wife and his children...." Photo: JD Lasica · Special to Cruiseable
Destination Mykonos A decorative mosaic spotted on the grounds of the island of Delos near Mykonos. It's one of the most important mythological and historical sites in Greece. Photo: JD Lasica · Special to Cruiseable
The handcrafted mosaic artwork is a luxurious feature of the S.S. Antoinette's indoor heated swimming pool. Courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises