With a rich history dating back thousands of years, Istanbul is chock-full of architectural marvels. One such wonder is the Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque as it is known to locals. The Blue ...

The Sultanahmet Mosque, better known as the Blue Mosque due to the prominent color of its majestic interior, was built in the early 17th century during the reig ...

Their impressive minarets and domes dominate the skyline of Istanbul and no tour to the ancient Turkish city is complete without a visit to its two most important landmarks -- the Hagia Sophia and ...

The Jesuit Pope visited the mosque, known as the Blue Mosque because of the color of the tiles that decorate the interior of this beautiful building, soon after arriving in this city of 13 million ...

It’s famously known as the Blue Mosque for its blue tiles in its interior. Benedict made the visit immediately after receiving a guided tour of Hagia Sophia, the 6th century basilica constructed ...