Sultanahmet Camii
Istanbul, Turkey 05/19/07 Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque) was completed in 1616 and is famous for the blue iznik tile that covers it's inside walls and ceilings. It was quite controversial when it was built because it's six minarets were considered asacrilegious attempt to rival the Great Mosque of al-Haram in Mecca.
About this place:
Also known as the Blue Mosque, for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. Built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. This is one of the greatest tourist attractions of Istanbul.
Istanbul, TR
Discovered by Eric Feldman
on 9 November 2007.
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