The Blue Mosque(Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Blue Mosque)

Very impressive, especially how the light shines through the hundreds if coloured glass windows, the tranquility amidst hundreds of tourists that people use to do their prayers.

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey (also known as the Suleymaniye Mosque) combines Byzantine-style domes with Islamic architectural elements. The main dome is 27.5 meters in diameter, surrounded by 4 secondary domes and 30 small domes, without pillar support. No iron nails were used during its construction, relying only on masonry structures, and it still stands tall after 400 years of earthquakes. The central hall inside is nearly 5,000 square meters, with 260 small windows around it combined with stained glass windows to form a "light dance space" with changing light and shadow. The designer Koca Mimar Sinan (April 15, 1489 - April 9, 1588) was Michelangelo in the Ottoman Empire. Along the way, in addition to the Blue Mosque (Suleymaniye Mosque) in Istanbul, built from 1550 to 1557, we were very lucky to visit two other masterpieces of this great designer: 1️⃣ The Great Mosque (Gez Husserl Beg Mosque) in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1531; 2️⃣ The Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic Bridge in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina, built in 1577. ​

🕌 Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Istanbul📍 Address: Sultan Ahmet Mah., Atmeydanı Cd. No:7, Fatih, Istanbul🕰 Hours: Daily 8:30 AM – one hour before sunset (Closed to tourists during prayer times)📝 Review:A must-visit landmark in Istanbul! Famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles inside, the Blue Mosque offers stunning Ottoman architecture and a peaceful atmosphere. Entry is free, but respectful clothing is required.✅ Tips: • Avoid prayer times (especially Friday noon) • Women should bring a scarf to cover hair • Plastic bags are provided for shoes⭐ Why Go?Historic, spiritual, and visually breathtaking — it’s right across from Hagia Sophia and perfect for photos and cultural insight.

The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia face each other. The two buildings are very close and can be visited on the same day. The park in the middle is beautiful. You can sit there when you are tired. It is super comfortable! The murals and patterns in the mosque are beautiful, but there are many people. You need to take off your shoes before entering. Many tourists go in with their shoes in their hands. The smell is a bit strong🤦‍♂️, which is an important factor affecting the visit. Therefore, it is recommended to bring a mask. If you have strong foot odor, it is recommended to wash it next to you before entering, or don’t carry your shoes when you go in. No one will take them if you put them in the cabinet next to you.

When the Blue Mosque comes to Tanbul, it must come. It's located in Suha Square, opposite Sofia. You can see the steeple of the Blue Mosque from a long distance. If you want to go, you'd better go earlier or later in the evening. There are a lot of people. There are long hair gowns at the entrance, so you can't expose them when you visit the entrance. You need to take off your shoes. Quiet Please. There is a guide book in front of the door, but there is no Chinese, good English can be read directly. There is a donation box at the door. You can give some change at will. The mosque was designed and built by Mehmet Aga in the early 17th century. It is one of the most important landmarks in Istanbul because its interior walls are decorated with blue and white Iznik tiles. Blue mosque is an Arab style dome building, surrounded by six minarets, symbolizing the six major beliefs of Islam. Blue mosque is one of the ten wonders of the world. The stripes on each pillar are sharp and angular, and each totem symbolizes the faith of Islam. The window is also a big point of view, each window pattern is different, the sunlight through the window is also divided into many paths, really beautiful. In addition, women are not allowed to enter the prayer area, they will be expelled, and men must be Islamists to enter. Women have special areas where they can pray, small houses where they can push in a lot of classical Islamic books and sit down and read them slowly. Blue Mosque, you really deserve to come. Feeling the sacredness of Islam, faith makes everything small.

If you come to Turkey, you will definitely go to Istanbul. Istanbul is indeed a very beautiful city. God seems to love this city very much. It has unique geographical advantages and strong religious atmosphere. When I came to Istanbul, the first thing I thought about was the Blue Mosque. Blue Mosque is also one of Istanbul's most famous tourist attractions. But when we went, we were really shocked by the magnificence and elegance of the Blue Mosque. In fact, the blue mosque does not need a long time to play, usually only 30 minutes is enough. Take off your shoes before you go in, and hold them in your hands. And then the mosque is really not as crowded with people, different races, different languages, and... Different feet taste. But the unique and spectacular dome is really shocking. So, to come to this mosque, you only need to do three things, look at these three miracles, even if it is basic to visit the complete blue mosque. They are: the first is light, through 260 small windows of light, the second is the perfect Izni blue tiles, the whole blue mosque decorated with 20,000 pieces of Izni blue tiles. The third is the carpet. The temple is covered with the handmade carpet of the tribute of Aesopia. The carpet is also very clean, and it is cleaned every day. If you come to Turkey, you will definitely go to Istanbul. Istanbul is indeed a very beautiful city. God seems to love this city very much. It has unique geographical advantages and strong religious atmosphere. When I came to Istanbul, the first thing I thought about was the Blue Mosque. Blue Mosque is also one of Istanbul's most famous tourist attractions. But when we went, we were really shocked by the magnificence and elegance of the Blue Mosque. In fact, the blue mosque does not need a long time to play, usually only 30 minutes is enough. Take off your shoes before you go in, and hold them in your hands. And then the mosque is really not as crowded with people, different races, different languages, and... Different feet taste. But the unique and spectacular dome is really shocking. So, to come to this mosque, you only need to do three things, look at these three miracles, even if it is basic to visit the complete blue mosque. They are: the first is light, through 260 small windows of light, the second is the perfect Izni blue tiles, the whole blue mosque decorated with 20,000 pieces of Izni blue tiles. The third is the carpet. The temple is covered with the handmade carpet of the tribute of Aesopia. The carpet is also very clean, and it is cleaned every day.

Comprehensive review of Blue Mosque attractions Architectural and historical value Magnificent appearance: The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is famous for its six 43-meter-high minarets and a giant dome with a diameter of 27.5 meters. It is a masterpiece of Islamic classical architecture and is known as "one of the ten wonders of the world"12. Interior decoration: The walls of the mosque are covered with blue and white Iznik tiles, matched with Arabic calligraphy and geometric patterns. The sun shines through the colored glass to form a dreamy light and shadow, which is full of artistic and religious atmosphere12. Visiting experience Advantages: Cultural symbol: As a landmark of Istanbul, it combines Byzantine and Islamic culture and is suitable for in-depth experience of Turkish history2. Off-peak suggestion: Avoid the five daily prayer times (such as afternoon), when there are fewer tourists3. Disadvantages: Large flow of people: Long queues are required during popular hours, and the crowds inside affect taking pictures13. Hygiene issues: You need to take off your shoes to enter. The carpet may have a peculiar smell on rainy or humid days. It is recommended to bring your own disposable socks13. ‌Notes‌ ‌Dress requirements‌: Women need to wear headscarves, and blue robes are provided in the mosque (more popular than the pink mosque)‌34. ‌Photography suggestions‌: The fountain square can take panoramic photos, but the interior is limited by light and crowds, so you need to be patient to find the angle‌34. ‌Comparison with other mosques‌ ‌Comparison with the Blue Mosque in Putrajaya‌: The Turkish version is larger and has a longer history, but there are fewer tourists in Putrajaya and it is more suitable for taking pictures‌4. ‌Tourist evaluation is divided‌: Some people think it is seriously commercialized (such as dense tour groups), but some people praise its faith and architectural beauty‌12. ‌Recommendation index‌: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5) ‌Suitable for people‌: History enthusiasts, photography players, it is recommended to avoid the rainy season and peak hours‌12.

It's just a mosque The next stop after the Grand Bazaar is the Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is another name, and its real name is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The location seems to be in a bustling area of ​​Istanbul, and the surrounding is very lively. It started to rain when we arrived. The tour group prepared disposable raincoats. Fortunately, the rain was not heavy, but it still felt bad to be caught in the rain while queuing. Maybe it's a famous attraction. There are too many people visiting, and it took a long time to queue. This mosque has a lot more rules than the mosques I visited before, such as not being able to wear shoes to enter, and women cannot enter the prayer area. Because you can't wear shoes and it's raining, the smell in the mosque is a bit strong. I feel that this mosque is bigger than the mosque I visited before, and the decoration is better. I don't feel anything else. Plus there are a lot of people, it feels so-so. It doesn't look like a mosque for worship, but like a pure tourist attraction. The European children who visited together are very cute.