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Looking down on the basilica of Saint Sophia, the Blue Mosque is undoubtedly graceful. It owes its name to its founder, Sultan Ahmet I, and its nickname to some 20,000 blue ceramic tiles from Iznik. Built between 1609-1616, it represents one of Istanbul's last major imperial achievements by architect Mehmet Agha. The prayer room, covered in rugs, is lit by 260 windows and crowned by a dome, 43m high.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide173 m - Istanbul
- The Green Guide220 m - At Meydanı 46, Istanbul
- The Green Guide330 m - Istanbul
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €55GLK PREMIER The Home Suites & Spa97 m - Kucukayasofya Cad. No:60 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122
- From €39Sultan Corner Suites105 m - Kucuk Ayasofya Caddesi, No:6 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122
- From €30Hotel SultanHill113 m - Sultanahmet Mahallesi Tavukhane Sokak No:17 Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122
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Where to eatnearby
- Avlu Restaurant$$$MICHELIN 2024345 m - Cankurtaran, Tevkifhane Sokak No:1, Fatih, Istanbul 34122
- Giritli$$MICHELIN 2024368 m - Yenigüvey Sokak No:9, Cankurtaran/Fatih, Istanbul 34122
- Khorasani$MICHELIN 2024393 m - Alemdar Mahallesi, Ticarethane Sokak No:9/B, Fatih, Istanbul 34110
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