Faith / Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Fatih, İstanbul
A six-minaret 17th-century imperial mosque, also known as the 'Blue Mosque' for the blue-toned İznik tiles of its interior.
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Its story
It was built between 1609 and 1617 by the architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa on the orders of Sultan Ahmed I, on the edge of the Hippodrome and opposite Hagia Sophia. With its six minarets, it was among the most striking mosques of its time. Thousands of İznik tiles covering the interior are decorated with tulip, carnation and cypress motifs. Together with its courtyard, tomb and the surrounding complex buildings, the mosque defines the skyline of Sultanahmet Square. It reopened for worship and visits after a comprehensive restoration that began in 2018.
Key facts
- Period
- Ottoman, 1609–1617
- Admission
- Free; tourist visits pause during prayer times
- Getting there
- T1 tram, Sultanahmet stop
- Visit duration
- 30–45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
41.00538, 28.97683
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultanahmet_Camii | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Mosque%2C_Istanbul