Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey This week’s photo was captured inside the magnificent Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque. It’s one of several historical attractions in Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul’s Old City, including Hagia Sophia, Topkap? Palace and the Hippodrome. Built from 1609 to 1616, the mosque is often referred as the Blue Mosque because its interior has over 20,000 blue tiles that line its ceiling. An interesting feature that makes the Blue Mosque unique is that it…
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Photo of the Week: Inside the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
