The Blue Mosque of Istanbul was built in the 17th century ... ingeniously carving out the interior space,” Mason writes. The decision to include six minarets on the Sultan Ahmet Mosque caused ...

Opened in 1617 after more than seven years of construction, the mosque reflects the spiritual devotion of Sultan Ahmed I and ...

The interior of the mosque is equally impressive ... Visitor Experiences and Activities When visiting the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, there are several experiences and activities that you can ...

Man drinking Turkish tea with view of Blue Mosque in the background, Istanbul, Turkey getty Visiting the architectural hot spots and tourist attractions when traveling is always fun—but ...

When Western tourists who are visiting Istanbul ... Mosque, built in the 16th century to rival the Hagia Sophia, on the orders of Sultan Süleyman, according to Britannica. Then there is the Blue ...

The Blue Mosque of Istanbul was built in the 17th century ... ingeniously carving out the interior space,” Mason writes. The decision to include six minarets on the Sultan Ahmet Mosque caused outcry, ...