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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 147 attractions in Istanbul
Traveller Description:
Called the Blue Mosque because of the color of its interior tiles, this masterful building with its many domes and six minarets was built to compete...... more » Called the Blue Mosque because of the color of its interior tiles, this masterful building with its many domes and six minarets was built to compete with the Hagia Sophia across the street. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site, Architectural building, Flea/street market
Address: Sultanahmet Istanbul
Turkey
Tel: 212/518-1330 for museum information only

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1 Nov 2009

We had to wait about 30 minutes to get in, but it was well worth the wait inside. The area inside the mosque near the entrance is the most crowded, so I'd recommend walking towards the exit, where it thins out a bit, to take photos, etc. more

24 Oct 2009

Visited the Blue Mosque one afternoon. This is a very nice place to visit. Very large, peaceful and calm. A great place to have prayer. more

22 Oct 2009

As mosques go, this one is a beauty. Probably more so from the outside, which you can admire from pretty much anywhere in Sultanahmet. Inside is pretty too, but not as 'blue' as you might think; it is unfortunately filled with tourists at all times. There isn't anything to do inside other than savour your surroundings, and it's free too.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham, United Kingdom
20 Oct 2009

a beautiful building, a must for all that go to istanbul. it looks a lot lot bigger on the outside then it is on the inside, but it is one of the most awe inspiring mosques i have been to. so inspiring that me and two other friends prayed at the mosque. now i am not the most religous of... more

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4 of 5 stars
corpus christi texas
12 Oct 2009

I went to Turkey and when I saw the blue mosque, aka Sultan Ahmet, I was very amazed. Make sure to see the Haya Sophia before you see the blue mosque because then you'll have something to compare it to. They are both wirthin walking distance of each other and should only take half day to see both. more

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5 of 5 stars
St. Paul, MN
9 Oct 2009

I've never seen such a beautiful site in my life. Be sure to dine at one of the numerous restaurants nearby and see the sunset reflect on the mosque. Also, don't miss the numerous calls to worship that provide a very surreal and stunning backdrop to this historical area. more

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5 of 5 stars
Birmingham
4 Oct 2009

In short, this mosque is amazing Subhanallah- For Muslims and Non-Muslims alike, it is an opportunity to see a wonder, and experience true perfection and architechtural excellence! more

11 Sep 2009

Before entrance, like in other Mosqs, woman will have to cover their hair (and eventually mini-skirt ... ), which is the minimum respect. Unfortunatly, the day I entered this beautiful building, a lot of turist didn't respect it. I was quite choked, please, do respect this beautiful place. more

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4 of 5 stars
Mission Viejo, California
26 Aug 2009

I thought that the exterior was absolutely beautiful. I was less impressed with the interior, but there are many who think it is beautiful as well. Since it doesn't cost anything to go inside, go in and decide for yourself. more

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4 of 5 stars
Belfast, United Kingdom
18 Jul 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

The Blue mosque is a beautiful building, but I enjoy it more from the outside. Like all the mosques there is no entrance fee (although you can give a donation on exit), but at the blue mosque visitors have to enter in a separate entrance. At this entrance the dress code is applied. Women will be given a cover for... more

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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) Address

Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: 212/518-1330 for museum information only