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The Blue Mosque

Name: The Blue Mosque
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Enter the Blue Mosque, Istanbul's iconic six-minaret landmark in Sultanahmet. Walk through the vast prayer hall, take in its tile-covered interior and the sweep of domes above.

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Full description

The Blue Mosque, officially the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, was built in 1616 and houses the tomb of its founder. It sits in the Sultanahmet district and is known for its cascade of domes and six minarets.

Entry is free, and although the queue can be long it tends to move quickly, with skirts and head coverings provided for visitors who need them. It is an active place of worship, so access is paused for prayer times; the listed hours include midday gaps.

A typical visit takes around 30 minutes.

The Blue Mosque, officially the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, was built in 1616 and houses the tomb of its founder. It sits in the Sultanahmet district and is known for its cascade of domes and six minarets.

A typical visit takes around 30 minutes.

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Address

Cankurtaran, At Meydanı Cd No:7, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Check prayer-time closures and arrive early to shorten the queue
dress modestly or borrow the provided coverings
visit again in the evening from Sultanahmet Square to see it at sunset.

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Reviews

Well worth a visit, especially considering it is free to enter. The queue to get in was long but it moved quickly. Skirts and head coverings were provided for those people who did not meet the dress requirements. The interior is beautiful - decorated with thousands of Iznik tiles and painted floral motifs in…

Pam S

2/5

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