Ottoman Eye Baby: Sultan Ahmet Camii A visiting center for visitors to Istanbul has always been the Sultan Ahmet Mosque. Sultan Ahmet Mosque is a historic haven that is easily accessible to local and foreign tourists because it sits in the heart of Istanbul and in the middle of Europe and Asia. The first time I saw it, I felt small under six long minarets. I think this mosque is much more beautiful and interesting than the nearby Suleymaniye Mosque and Ayasophia.The mosque was built between 1609 and 1607 by the architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Net, named after the famous Sultan Ahmed of Osmanli.Though it was built about 400 years ago, it was built using superior techniques than today. The mosque’s chapel size is 64 x 72 meters. The central dome, 43 meters high, is 23.5 meters in diameter. The interior of the mosque is lit with more than 200 colorful glass. Written by Diyarbakırlı Seyyid November Gubarî. It’s made in 22,000 copies.It’s also a unique historical work, as it’s the only six minaret mosques in the world. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque is on the must-see list for a tour of Istanbul and offers shows for visitors on select occasions. These shows provide a backdrop to visitors with both religious and national music during their sightseeing. And when you step out of the mosque, you can’t be charmed by this spectacular view as you sip tea in Gülhane Park. Afterward, when hunger strikes, you can grab delicious meatballs at the Historic Sultanahmet Meatball. Then you can shop for souvenirs in the Indoor Bazaar. Though the mosque serves Islamic worship, the mosque has a bit of Byzantine flair due to its nearby Ayasophia. The mosque is said to have a symbol of a cross in the thousand nine hundred. Over the years, there have even been Christian ceremonies. Until past years, the mosque even burned candles, what Christians did. I recommend this unique mosque in Istanbul for people of all religions.The Sultan Ahmet Mosque will be sufficient for those who want to learn about Ottoman and Byzantine history.When I saw the mosque, I was very excited and I couldn’t keep my feet. With the desire to understand that going to this mosque is the best decision of your life... Arda