Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque)

Atmeydanı Cad. Sultanahmet, 34122 Phone: Not Available

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Sultanahmet Camii Blue Mosque The Blue Mosque Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice.Besides still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.
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Did you know?

"did you know: there are secret tunnel entrances under the carpets"

"did you know that the four enormous pillars in the sultanahmet mosque are called “elephant feet”?"

Avoid doing this

"avoid someshops responsible people who pretend to be a guide but not a licenced one"

"avoid prayer time as entrance is closed until prayers are completed"

"avoid prayer times as visitors aren't allowed in"

"avoid spider wax"

Must do

"must see in istanbul"

"must-do!"

"must-see"

"must-visit during your visit to istanbul (and it's free to enter after all)"

"must see at night"

"must do!!!"

"must see"

"must-do +1"

"must see" being here"

"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!!"

"must here"

"must-go place"

"must see place when you are in istanbul!!"

"must visit here even if u aint a muslim"

"must visit 5k rug store there are many kind of carpet"

"musthave" of any vacation in istanbul"

"must see for istanbul"

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