ADVERTISMENT
The gardens in front of the Blue Mosque
The Blue Mosque
The madrasah next to the Blue Mosque
The gardens in front of the Blue Mosque
The gardens in front of the Blue Mosque
The entrance into the main courtyard of the Blue Mosque
A fountain in the main courtyard used for wudhu
The ceiling of the interior of the Blue Mosque
A view of the Blue Mosque from the main courtyard
The ceiling of the interior of the Blue Mosque
A view from the inside of the Blue Mosque
Tiled and coloured windows inside the Blue Mosque
A view from the inside of the Blue Mosque
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultanahmet Camii) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.(s) Wikipedia