Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque – A Sea of Domes and Light 

Facing Hagia Sophia across Sultanahmet Square, the Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul’s most iconic silhouettes. Officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, it earns its nickname from the striking blue Iznik tiles that decorate its vast interior. 

With six slender minarets and a cascade of domes, it’s an architectural masterpiece from the early 1600s. Step inside and you're greeted by soft carpets, soaring ceilings, and delicate floral patterns dancing in the filtered light. 

The mosque remains an active place of worship, so visitors are asked to dress modestly and remove their shoes—offering a moment of peace amidst the city's buzz. 

It’s a space that balances spiritual calm with architectural drama, and no trip to Istanbul feels complete without standing beneath its sweeping arches.