Istanbul, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey
Mosque · Ottoman · 17th Century
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. A functioning mosque, it also attracts large numbers of tourist visitors. It was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I.
Construction: 1609 – 1616
Founder: Sultan Ahmed I
Key figures: Sedefkar Mehmed Agha
Significance: Famous for its blue tiles and being the only Ottoman mosque with six minarets originally.
- 1616: Completed
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Islamic
Architects: Sedefkar Mehmed Agha
Materials: Stone, Marble, Iznik Tiles
- Six Minarets: A unique feature at the time of construction.
- Iznik Tiles: Over 20,000 hand-painted blue tiles adorning the interior.
- Cascading Domes: A central dome supported by semi-domes.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Closed during prayer times.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://sultanahmetcamii.org
Address: Sultan Ahmet, Atmeydanı Cd. No:7, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Coordinates: 41.0054, 28.9768