The Mosque With Hand-Painted Tiles And Striking Architecture
An antique mosque in Istanbul is known as the masjid Blue Mosque (also known as Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish). The inner walls of the mosque are adorned with blue tiles, hence the name "Blue Mosque." Like many other mosques, this one also has the founder's tomb, a madrasa, and a hospice. It was constructed from 1609 to 1616 while Ahmed I was in power. In addition to continuing to be used as a mosque, Istanbul's Sultan Ahmed Mosque is now a well-liked tourist destination and there is no blue mosque entrance fee.
Things to do: Prayer Sessions at masjid Blue Mosque, Worship Ground, Practice Islam, Join The Sunset And Sunrise Prayer
Travel Cost : Approx. $250 - $550 / Person | 2 Days - 3 Nights | 3 - 4 star Hotel
HOW TO REACH BLUE MOSQUE
Flight -
The nearest airport to the masjid Blue Mosque is Yerevan (EVN) Airport, 9.6 km away. Other nearby airports include Igudir (IGD) (58.5km), Kars (KSY) (125.8km) and Tbilisi (TBS) (170.4km). Before visiting look for Blue Mosque opening hours online.
HOW TO GET AROUND
Bus -
You can also take a bus from Ataturk Airport to Yenikap his Istashone and walk the remaining 2 km. The journey time is approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes from the Blue Mosque location.
Taxi -
From Ataturk Airport to the masjid Blue Mosque, take a taxi, rent a car or hire a taxi from a private service provider and travel about 17 km in 16 minutes.
Train -
Take the train from Havalimani Ataturk Airport to Zeytinburnu, then the tram from Zeytinburnu to Sultanahmet. Journey time is approximately 58-60 minutes.
Traditional Food
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MIDYE TAVA
MEATBALL HERO
RAW MEATBALLS
KOKOREC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the historical significance of the Masjid Blue Mosque
The Masjid Blue Mosque also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an excellent example of Ottoman period architecture built in 1609 to 1616 during the Rule of Sultan Ahmed I It is a mosque with a famous blue tiling inside the walls
Why is the Masjid Blue Mosque called Blue
The mosque is called Blue because of the water-blue tiles that decorate its inner walls These tiles have small beautifully designed patterns on them they give the blue colour that reflects light well and also as a general theme added on this mosque environment seems serene
Can visitors enter the Masjid Blue Mosque during prayer times
Yes people are allowed to visit the premises of the mosque even when it is not time for prayers But when it comes to the five prayers daily the tourists are forbidden to walk or even sit and this is in order not to interfere with the prayers
What is the dress code for visiting the Masjid Blue Mosque
There must be a decent dressing code for any visitor where females must cover their hair while both males and females are supposed to wear clothes that do not expose the upper part of the body and lower part of the body to the knee part For example women wearing long skirts or trousers and shawls or scarves are encouraged
How can tourists best experience the Masjid Blue Mosque
The best way of taking a picture of the beauty of the blue tiles in Masjid Blue Mosque then it is to take a photo during the morning or afternoon because the blue colour of the tiles shines best under these conditions There is also an option to take a guide who will provide more details regarding the mosque and its history as well as its construction
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