Blue mosque, Istanbul, Turkey Magnet

AssetID: 78327215 / {Steve Allen} / Blue mosque, Istanbul, Turkey _x000D_ _x000D_ The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish : Sultanahmet Camii ) is a historical mosque in Istanbul , the largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. _x000D_ 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. _x000D_ _x000D_ This page is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, anyone associated with the topic.