SULTAN AHMED MOSQUE (BLUE MOSQUE), TURKEY

One of the interesting place in Turkey is The Sultan Ahmed Mosque. It is a historic mosque in Istanbul and is one of the most beautiful mosques in the world. Its grace and beautiful proportions were intended to reflect the splendour of Islam. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It has also become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul.

The sultan Ahmed Mosque was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed 1.It has one main dome, six minarets, and eight secondary domes. The design is the culmination of two centuries of both Ottoman mosque development.

Inside the mosque, the high ceiling is lined with the 20,000 blue tiles with different patterns. The most important element in the interior of the mosque is the mihrab, which is made of finely carved and sculptured marble, with a stalactite niche and a double inscriptive panel above it. It is surrounded by many windows.