The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, another wonder from the Ottoman’s era, a glittering beauty in Blue in the Istanbul skyline. This massive monument gets its name because of its interiors that are decorated in Iznik blue tiles. An active mosque, prayers are called out from dusk to dawn, through the various minarets that flank the mosque on all sides, filling the skies with their echoes. A very popular sightseeing location, there are tour guides available to help tourists around. After exploring you can take a short walk to the Arasta Bazaar for handmade souvenirs, like the Grand Bazaar. Visit this intriguing mosque and get immersed in Ottoman beauty and design.
Also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, The Blue Mosque is one of Turkey’s many popular tourist attractions. It’s very close to the Hagia Sofia, and was constructed in the 16th century during the rule of Ahmed I. The blue tiles inside the mosque add a surreal charm to the interiors and at night, the mosque appears tinted in blue as all the domes and minarets exude a captivating luminescence. It was designed with the intent of being a majestic display of strength and complements the Hagia Sophia. The Mosque remains one of Istanbul’s most popular sights, but as it is a working mosque, visitors can enter the premises only at fixed timings as the mosque is closed during prayer time.
By Bus
Bus number 71T, 72T, 89C, 91E, 97G & R3 runs on this route.
By Tram
Tram T1 covers this route from Yusufpaşa to Sultanahmet.
By Car
It takes about 20-30 minutes to reach the mosque
Bus TB2 to stop - Sultanahmet Square, Train (240 m), 3 mins
Taxi from Istanbul to Blue Mosque Istanbul: One-Way from: 12 TL - 15 TL
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Plan your visit to the Sultanahmet Mosque as it is closed for 30-40 minutes during prayer times which happens 5 times a day. This is 2 hours before dawn, at dawn, midday, afternoon, sunset, and before the last light of day. avoid a visit during prayer time especially midday on Friday or within 30 minutes after the ezan is chanted
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