The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the city and a significant symbol of the Ottoman ...

In Istanbul, a center of culture, commerce and power for more than 2,000 years, the past never feels distant. Yet ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task or, at least, came close. Since the early 1600s, the Blue ...

The Blue Mosque of Istanbul was built in the 17th century. Construction began in 1609 and was completed in 1617. ... the interior of the Blue Mosque uses a liberal amount of the azure hue.

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 ...

Blue Mosque, only mosque in Istanbul with six minarets Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque is located near Hagia Sophia, ... The interior of the mosque, ...

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet, in the historic Old Town, is a mere stone’s throw from two of the city’s most iconic landmarks: the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque. Four Seasons Hotel ...

The interior decoration features thousands of hand-painted blue tiles that give the mosque its popular name. The Topkapi Palace complex, once home to Ottoman sultans, offers visitors comprehensive ...

It was felt in the neighboring provinces of Tekirdag, Yalova, Bursa and Balikesir and in the city of Izmir, some 340 miles south of Istanbul. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said the earthquake ...

A strong earthquake rattled Istanbul, ... 51 aftershocks — the largest of which was 5.9 magnitude — had been recorded," Interior Minister Ali ... which houses the famed Blue Mosque and ...