Blue Mosque
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic Mosque in Istanbul and along with the Hagia Sophia is a must to visit. The mosque is popularly kno...
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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic Mosque in Istanbul and along with the Hagia Sophia is a must to visit. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the unbelievable art work in blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
It was built from 1609 to 1616, on top of the Byzantine Place that once stood at the location, during the rule of Ahment the First as he wanted to reshow the power of the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque is still used as a mosque.
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It was built from 1609 to 1616, on top of the Byzantine Place that once stood at the location, during the rule of Ahment the First as he wanted to reshow the power of the Ottoman Empire. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque is still used as a mosque.
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MurrayAberdein
June 03, 2015
Love the symmetry, really feel like those "eyes" are frowning down upon me.
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PeterEvans23
September 28, 2015
Sorry guys I put this, and others in the wrong folder this is the Blue Mosque NOT Hagia Sophia. Its all this awesome architecture and tradie work :-)
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