Sultanahmet Camii (The Blue Mosque) Istanbul, Turkey
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member cerawallace
N 41° 00.190 E 028° 58.350
35T E 665886 N 4540982
One of the world's beautiful "blue" mosques.
Waymark Code: WM3VZW
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 05/24/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 108

Set directly across from the Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque is just as striking with intricate stained glass, beautiful caligraphy, and the blue painted tiles which give it it's name. Constructed between 1609 and 1616 under the direction of Sultan Ahmed I, it is known for it's six minarets and classical Islamic architecture with Byzantine influences. Unlike the Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque is still active and it is also free and open to the public. The call to prayer from the Mosque's outside speakers can be heard throughout the Western Shore of the city.
Type: Current mosque

Address:
Atmeydani Cd., Istambul


Website reference (required if no minaret or 2nd photo): Not listed

Visit Instructions:

Posting a photo of your visit is strongly encouraged but not required. There is NO requirement that you enter inside the mosque as some mosques may not allow this. Please refrain from taking pictures inside the mosque if it is not permitted by the management and generally have respect for the reliqious nature of the site.
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