Located in the old city's heart, it is the most famous mosque in Istanbul and Turkey. Known by the name Blue Mosque, the original name of the Mosque is Sultanahmet Mosque. The tiles design the Blue Mosque interior which is named a Blue Mosque. These tiles come from the most famous tile-producing city in Turkey, Iznik.
The tradition of naming mosques in the Ottoman Era is simple. The mosques are named after giving the mosque's order and spending money for the construction. For this reason, the majority of the mosques carry the name of those people. Another tradition is that the name of the region comes from the biggest mosque in that region. For this reason, there are three Sultanahmet. One is the mosque, one is the Sultan who gave the order for the mosque, and the third is the Sultanahmet area.
- The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, is the most famous mosque in Istanbul and Turkey, located in the heart of the old city.
- The mosque's interior is adorned with over 20,000 handmade Iznik ceramic tiles, which give the mosque its popular name "Blue Mosque."
- The Sultanahmet Mosque is the only mosque in Istanbul that has six minarets, which was a display previously reserved only for the Prophet's mosque in Mecca, leading to some initial controversy.
Located in the old city's heart, it is the most famous mosque in Istanbul and Turkey. Known by the name Blue Mosque, the original name of the Mosque is Sultanahmet Mosque. The tiles design the Blue Mosque interior which is named a Blue Mosque. These tiles come from the most famous tile-producing city in Turkey, Iznik.
The tradition of naming mosques in the Ottoman Era is simple. The mosques are named after giving the mosque's order and spending money for the construction. For this reason, the majority of the mosques carry the name of those people. Another tradition is that the name of the region comes from the biggest mosque in that region. For this reason, there are three Sultanahmet. One is the mosque, one is the Sultan who gave the order for the mosque, and the third is the Sultanahmet area.
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Important to know before your visit Blue Mosque Tour is in the English language. The dress code is the same for all of the mosques in Tukey, ladies cover their hair and wear long skirts or loose trousers. Gentlemen can not wear shorts higher than knee lev
Meeting Point Meet with the guide in front of the Busforus Sultanahmet (Old City) Stop. Our guide will hold the Istanbul E-pass flag at the meeting point and time. Busforus Old City Stop is located across the Hagia Sophia and you can easily see red double-decker buses.
How to get there
From the old city hotels; Take the T1 tram up to Sultanahmet tram station. The Mosque is within walking distance of the tram station.
From the Sultanahmet hotels; The Mosque is within walking distance to the majority of the hotels in the Sultanahmet area.
From the Taksim hotels; Take the funicular from Taksim Square to Kabatas. From Kabatas, take the T1 tram to Sultanahmet tram station. The Mosque is within walking distance of the tram station.
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Located in the heart of Istanbul's old city, the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque, is one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul and Turkey. Its interior is adorned with stunning blue tiles, which give the mosque its nickname. These tiles originate from Iznik, Turkey's renowned tile-producing city.
The tradition during the Ottoman Era was to name mosques after their patrons who financed the construction. As a result, many mosques, including the Blue Mosque, bear the names of their benefactors. Additionally, the area around the mosque is also named Sultanahmet, after both the mosque and the sultan who commissioned it.
Visitors to the Blue Mosque can explore its intricate interior and admire the beautiful tile work. Admission is free, and guided tours are available to learn about the history and architecture of this iconic landmark. Additionally, don't miss a visit to the nearby Hippodrome of Istanbul, a historic site rich with ancient monuments.
For the best experience, visitors should check the prayer times and plan their visit accordingly, avoiding prayer times if they are not joining the prayer.
