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Blue Mosque Overview
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- History and Location
- Built between 1609-1616 by Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa for Sultan Ahmed I
- Located in Sultanahmet district, Istanbul, near Hagia Sophia
- Site was purchased for 30,000 gold from former Ayse Sultan Palace
- Architecture and Features
- Features 6 unique minarets and 43-meter central dome
- Contains over 20,000 handmade Iznik tiles in blue shades
- Can accommodate up to 10,000 worshippers
- Includes 260 windows with stained glass
- Cultural Significance
- Serves as active place of worship with five daily prayer sessions
- Symbolizes Ottoman heritage and architectural excellence
- Hosts religious events and educational tours
- Free to visit, donations appreciated
- Practical Information
- Open daily except during prayer times
- Modest dress code required, covering shoulders and knees
- Located near Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Basilica Cistern
- Accessible by tram from Bağcılar-Kabatas line