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 ...

However none of the exterior is blue - the name of Blue Mosque comes from the blue tiles adorning its interior walls ... is unique with its minarets in Istanbul On the other hand, Sultan ...

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 ...

The Sultanahmet Mosque, better known as the Blue Mosque due to the prominent color of its majestic interior, was built in the early 17th century during the reign of Ahmed I and is among the city's ...

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 ...

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, ...