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The Blue Mosque
Religious site4.7 · 119 5634.5 · 35 642≈ 38 minFree entry343 m from the center
The mosque of Sultan Ahmed I (1609–1616), called the Blue Mosque for some 20,000 İznik tiles lining its walls. Six minarets — a mark of singular honour: legend says the sultan asked for gold ones and heard six. A working mosque: tourist entry closes during prayers, and women need a head covering.
Highlights
- Some 20,000 İznik tiles
- Six minarets
- A 23.5-metre dome
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