The Blue Mosque #6 is a photograph by Ayhan Altun which was uploaded on December 19th, 2017.
The Blue Mosque #6
The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) at night in Istanbul,Turkey.The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in... more
by Ayhan Altun
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The Blue Mosque #6
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Ayhan Altun
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The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) at night in Istanbul,Turkey.The Sultan Ahmed Mosque 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.
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.
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