Blue Mosque

One of the most beautiful mosques in the world; highlites are the inside of the dome with İznik tiles and the courtyard view of the domes; crowded , long queue to visit; free entrance; decent outfit;

Amazing architecture with great sound system design without any need for any amplifier, all natural with amazing architecture .

Did you know that the four enormous pillars in the Sultanahmet Mosque are called “Elephant Feet”?

one of the greatest Mosque in the world with great historical story of it. plus the uniqe and authentic ornaments of the mosque makes it great to visit. Great experience to pray here.

Beautify particularly at evening prayer. Great area to stroll around. The mosque is often closed for prayer so primarily enjoy the exterior.

The Sultanahmet mosque is used for an establishing shot of Istanbul featuring the Bosphorus and Hagia Sophia in From Russia with Love (1963).

One of the most special places in the whole Istanbul. It’s being restored though now but even a walk outside is worth it. A marvelous example of architecture and a real symbol of Istanbul!

Beautiful blue mosque with beautiful view and amazing inside decoration. Be wary that you can not visit inside the mosque in praying times so adjust your time accordingly.

The timings are strict, the dress code exists and the queues are long, but the sense of tranquility that you get inside even with crowds around is worth it all. Spot the ostrich eggs ! :) Read more

Absolutely beautiful. More impressive than the Hagia Sofia. Visit right before the close for late afternoon prayers (3.30ish) to avoid a ridiculous queue which you'll see in the morning.

Very historical mosque ... currently there is a renovation to the dome of the mosque so you can’t enjoy everything

In other words Blue Mosque . Located in the Old Town , its name is coming from the blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design . Mosque was built between 1609 -1616.

Beautifully ornate mosque consisting of 6 minarets and cascading domes. Contains the remains of many Ottoman sultans.

Beautiful inside and out!!! This was take on the path as soon as you leave the Blue Mosque ! Perfect place for a wonderful picture!

Stunning looking mosque , 1100 years younger than Ayasofya across the hippodrome. Be wary that it is still a functioning mosque and is closed to visitors at times and dress codes must be met.

Masterpiece of architecture . Take your time to stroll around in the gardens , avoid annoying "free pass guides". Dress appropriately and look up- ceilings are magical.

Got me wonder how mankind can build such amazing architectures without modern technologies. Highly recommended...

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The mosque is still used by worshippers for prayers, so if you are non-worshipper, you should enter from the north entrance in order to keep the sacredness of the place.

Blue and marvelous! Also crowded since is closed to the main attractions in Istanbul. But just give yourself the opportunity to visit this mosque and be dazzled by its beauty.

Beautiful mesmerizing architecture . Free entrance from the back and exit from front. Guests wearing shorts , skirts , sleeveless shirts/blouses are provided appropriate covering for free at entrance.

The famous Blue Mosque ... Be sure to cover your head before entering. If you forget a head covering, they have them in the area where you take your shoes off.

Warning: under heavy restructuring as of Feb 2020. The famous ceiling is only partially visible.

The Blue Mosque regularly closes for prayer. Check the hours beforehand and make sure to dress respectfully. Be prepared to take off your shoes when entering.

Magnificent architecture but crowded with tall tress making it difficult to take good pictures. The trees must be trim as the wall height for tourist to get perfect pictures of the beautiful Mosque .

The mosque has one main dome and eight smaller domes. The interior is elaborately decorated with more than 20,000 predominantly blue colored Iznik tiles in fifty varieties of tulip designs, and ... Read more

Breathtaking architecture . Must-visit during your visit to Istanbul (And it's free to enter after all). Photo credits: Omar Abu Omar Read more

Stunning architecture and incredibly intricate detail on every inch of the interior. Could gaze at this beautiful mosque for hours.

Historical and beautiful architecture . Definitely worth a visit and only 5 minutes walk from Little Hagia Sophia Apartments .

December 10th, 2018. Most parts of the ceilings and walls are covered up for restoration. You only see mostly the printed reproductions. Check for your visit.

Great place , should have a tour leader, and bring scarf for ur wife or gf

The magnificent Blue Mosque . You must respect the dressing tradition and the praying hours. If you're a woman, bring your own foulard and wear something below your knees. Also the men.

Sultan Ahmad Mosque or Blue Mosque , you must visit it to see the 6 Minarets and beautiful Mosaic inside it and the main dome ,be careful of the theft because it filled of many many people!!

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul . The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.

Step inside to see an image of paradise in 20K floral ceramic tiles. Notice the doors encrusted with mother-of-pearl. – Green Guide Editor

Go early to avoid a lengthy line . Under heavy renovation as of August 2018, most of the ceiling is covered.

Impressed by the magnificent domes of the Blue Mosque ? Check out this article for some more great ceilings from around the world. Read more

Great architecture ! The mosaics on the ceiling and the stained glass in the windows are really beautiful.

It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice . The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still popularly used as a mosque .

The mosque is amazing, stunning architecture and wall cladding, but you have to take off the shoes and in winter its damn cold

If someone offers you help claiming that he is an official and can help you avoid ques to go into the blue mosque , just ignore him. Stay in the ques with other people. Don t let street touts fool you

Great place The greatest place to take you through the history of the greatest country , the spirituality is amazing to pray in a mosque where many generations prayed before you

Best time for visit: Monday 8:30 - no line , not much people. Main dome is under reconstruction now, so there is not too much to see inside.

There is an entrance for wheelchairs on one side of the building with a ramp to the courtyard . Speak to one of the mosque volunteers and they'll arrange a wheelchair for you to use inside the mosque .

Two of Istanbul's most significant monuments , the Blue Mosque and Haghia Sophia, face each other across a leafy square, informally known as Sultanahmet Square Read more

Be sure to look up prayer times and plan your visit so to make sure you're not stuck waiting 30 min to be let in while you can use that time to see something important!

We love to spent our time here. Peaceful . Beautiful. Will come back for sure..❤️

Also known as the Blue Mosque , this world-famous attraction is a definite must-see. The facade is already so impressive, but wait 'til you see the intricate details inside (don't miss the mirhab).

Incredible.. Not easy to define in words. Its a peace place must to visit in Istanbul.

Blue and beautiful. Majestic and magnificent. Take time to sit down and meditate a bit.