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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)

Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
212/518-1330 for museum information only
As featured in 3 days in Istanbul and 1 other guide
Ranked #12 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 1679 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites
Fee: No
Traveller Description: Just amazing! Travellers call it "Blue Mosque" but Turks call it ''SultanAhmet Mosque". If it is in your itinerary both ways, it is NOT two places... more »
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Miami Beach, Florida
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW
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The tilework of the mosque was very beautiful. It was very much a mob scene getting into and out of the gate. Interesting to see the men performing ablutions prior to entering.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Such a beautiful building - especially inside. Absolutely stunning (but crowded).

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Ahus, Sweden
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Fantastic mosque. So so lovely. A lot of people when we were there. Females should protect their hair while visiting the mosque. Alos, no bare legs or shoulders are to recommend. And if you forgot they will give you one in the enterance at the mosque.

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Peaceful and beautiful inside, crazy busy outside but both experiences are great. Look out for the green parrots flying around the towers outside,

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Went in the pouring rain after a hard day's walking and was not disappointed. Watch out for the regular prayer-time closures; luckily, if it's shut to tourists for an hour or two, there is plenty to do in the nearby area. Probably worth checking the openness of the Blue Mosque before going into the Hagia Sofia. The light at the... More

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Caracas, Venezuela
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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Beautiful monument. Bear in mind that it is an active mosque and that you could feel as if you were disturbing people's prayers. Better seen with a guide.

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Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

:) good architecture and that is all and here you will find every next person trying to trap you.. they may ask you to click their pics or ask for your camera to take your pic ignore and run

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Hong Kong, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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while the rest key site fees hike a lot, this place is still remains free of charge! you must visit both Day and Night, The Blue Mosque with lights on is awesome!

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Huntsville, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Be there when the mosque opens to tourists, and you'll save yourself much time.

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Los Barrios, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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Bear with the crowds and imagine the past glory of this place

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