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TOPLİNE Built by Sultan Ahmed I between 1609-1617, the mosque is known as the Blue Mosque by westerners. With a capacity of 10,000 people, the historic mosque has been closed to visitors for a long time due to ongoing restorations. Known worldwide, the mosque was one of the most visited buildings in Istanbul many times. The historic Blue Mosque, which can be seen even from the Bosphorus, is one of the most beautiful mosques left to Istanbul by the Ottoman Empire. If you wish, let’s come and once again examine the details of the mosque together.
KEY FACTS
- It is known as the Blue Mosque because it contains more than 40,000 blue colored tiles.
- Although this name is not used by the Turkish people, today, if you ask anyone, the Sultanahmet Mosque is known by the name of Ahmet I, the Ottoman Sultan who built it.
- The construction of the mosque started in 1609 and was completed only in 1617. It is known that even the Sultan himself worked on its construction.
- The building is a masterpiece with its large courtyards, fountain, pen work and most importantly blue tiles.
- Its architect Sedefkar Mehmed Aga probably met Sinan, the most famous and successful Ottoman architect, and was greatly influenced by his architectural approach.
- The 4 large pillars under its gigantic dome deceive the eyes with its elegant and slender appearance.
KEY BACKROUND
According to the announced schedule, the Blue Mosque will reopen to visitors on April 21, 2023 (Friday). Entrance will be free of charge as in the past. The mosque, which will be opened to visitors after the Eid prayer, is expected to attract great interest. Therefore, it will probably be crowded. You may want to save your visits for the following day, if possible in the afternoon.
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