Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)
The early-17th-century imperial mosque famed for its cascade of domes and 20,000 blue İznik tiles.
Don't miss at Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)
- ◆ The six minarets
- ◆ İznik-tile interior
- ◆ The courtyard
Insider tip
Dress modestly (scarves provided) and visit outside the five daily prayer times.
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed) — visitor questions
What is Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed) known for?
The early-17th-century imperial mosque famed for its cascade of domes and 20,000 blue İznik tiles. Highlights include: The six minarets; İznik-tile interior; The courtyard.
Where is Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)?
Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed) is in Sultanahmet, Istanbul — Sultan Ahmet, Atmeydanı Cd. 7, 34122 İstanbul. More info: https://www.istanbul.gov.tr
Any tips for visiting Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)?
Dress modestly (scarves provided) and visit outside the five daily prayer times.
Can Chauffyr take me to Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed)?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed) and between every stop on your Istanbul itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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