Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Istanbul, Turkey

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

Istanbul, Turkey

The Blue Mosque, officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is one of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.

Built in the early 17th century, it is famous for its elegant domes, six minarets, and stunning interior decorated with thousands of blue İznik tiles, which give the mosque its popular name. Located opposite the Hagia Sophia, it remains an active place of worship while welcoming visitors who come to admire its beauty, history, and peaceful atmosphere.

Location

Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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