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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)

Sultanahmet, Istanbul 222, Turkey (Old City)
212/518-1330 for museum information only
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As featured in 3 days in Istanbul and 1 other guide
Ranked #13 of 582 attractions in Istanbul
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Type: Religious Sites
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Traveler Description: Just amazing! Travellers call it "Blue Mosque" but Turks call it ''SultanAhmet Mosque". If it is in your itinerary both ways, it is NOT two places... more »
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minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

It's a gorgeous structure. We visited with a tourguide then went back with family a few days later. Long lines to get in both times, the second time the line was so long and slow moving we gave up and just took pictures of the outside.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Go early there can be long queues. Cover head and dress modestly. Blue scarves are given if needed. Shoes off and carried round in plastic bag. Photography allowed.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Go early to this outstandingly-beautiful mosque if you want to avoid long queues. The quality of the tiled and mosaic decor is right out of the top drawer. It is truly awe-inspiring

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Seattle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

I visited the Blue Mosque for the first time around 8 pm in May and had the same feeling of awe as when I saw India's Taj Mahal. Truly magnificent. In circling the interior area open to non-Muslim worshipers, I saw a poster inviting the public to visit with an Imam. The Imam on duty was seated on a couch... More

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Liverpool, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Simply amazing, do not miss. This is an absolutely beautiful building. Remember gents no shorts please.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

This old mosque is now known to the world as the Blue Mosque simply because of its gorgeous blue tiles adorning the interior of the mosque. A must visit.

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Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

A must !! There is nothing more to say - a must see. Remember you must remove your shoes. I have said all I want to.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

very lovely inside but it was very crowded and so you could not see it all. ladies must cover their head and shoulders and legs must be covered, if you forget they do supply wraps on the door.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

very memorable place to visit. it nice to visit early morning or late in the afternoon. It's amazing, especially from outside.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

A must see place in Istanbul ! Go early and try to avoid the mid day rush,,,,, Truly inspiring place to visit , ceiling and mosaics are of high standard and breathtaking ! Guys wear long trousers or long shorts and ladies must have head and legs if showing covered , so come with a scarf ! But are provided... More

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