Sultan Ahmed (Blue) Mosque
religious_site · Istanbul · Turkey
- Address
- Sultan Ahmet, Atmeydanı Cd. 7, 34122 Fatih
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Free to enter.
- Links
- Google Maps
About
A 17th-century mosque with six minarets and blue İznik tiles inside.
Good to know
- It closes to visitors during prayer times; dress modestly.
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