Sacred site · Türkiye
Blue Mosque
17th-century mosque in Turkey
About Blue Mosque
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I. It attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture. The mosque has a classical Ottoman layout with a central dome surrounded by four semi-domes over the prayer hall. It is fronted by a large courtyard and flanked by six minarets.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: June, August – September
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Blue Mosque
Where is Blue Mosque?
Blue Mosque is in Türkiye.
When is the best time to visit Blue Mosque?
The most comfortable months to visit Blue Mosque are June, August – September: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Blue Mosque?
Yes. The 2-day Bursa plan is about 92 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Blue Mosque?
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