Sultan Ahmed or Blue Mosque, Istanbul – Weekly Photo
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Turkey is home to a lot of Mosques. But there are not many that are as well known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. If you haven’t heard of it before then you might have heard about it through it’s more common name, “The Blue” Mosque.
The Blue Mosque is located in the heart of one of the most popular tourist spots in Istanbul next to Hagia Sophia. It’s name is derived from the gorgeous interior which is filled with blue tiles. This makes it one of the most visited tourist attractions in Istanbul. Plus it is free which is a bonus.
However, unlike Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque is still used every day for daily prayers. So if you do go make sure you are extremely respectful. Leave your shoes at the door, whisper and please dress appropriately. That is; girls should have bare skin covered to below the knees and elbows and your hair covered. While guys should wear long pants and no singlets.
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This mosque really never makes you tired of gaping at it.
I know Angela. We had at least another half dozen photos we could easily have used
Definitely a gorgeous place!
It’s an amazing part of the world
I like the fact that despite the popularity, it’s still a place where people pray and visitors have to respect a certain code of conduct. Too many places have lost their essence to tourism!
Half of the inside is roped off for every day use for prayers which is nice. And I think they do close it once a week for the large services too.
Would love to visit the Blue Mosque. What an incredible thing to see in person!
It was crazy busy when we went so kind of wish we had been there earlier in the morning or later at night!
Beautiful. I would love to attend a prayer service there.