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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 #12 of 584 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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Kingwood, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is one big mosque. It is grand and spectacular. The domes are really nice as is the carpet and all the stained glass. You have to remove your shoes when you enter. They give you a plastic bag to carry your shoes with you.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

We queued in the heat around the courtyard but it's a beautiful place. Inside the Mosque is truly spectacular ! Definately worth the wait.

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Tehran
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

the mosque is very beautiful in a long distance.it's a sign you can find your location from all over istanbul. it's 6 menares is strange and interesting.inside is not a lot to see.I've seen several ancient mosques in Iran which are more beautiful that the blue mosque...

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The Blue Mozque is absolutely beautiful. World famous for a very good reason. We went twice, once about 10 p.m. and again the next day with a tour guide. The evening visit consisted of walking in the front door. No lines, just walk inside and look around. The morning visit involved a very long queue, made longer by the guards... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

So beautiful and interesting to see an active mosque and go thru the experience of covering your head and see inside of this structure when open in the the off prayer times

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

A real gem! Unfortunately, the lines are long and so is the wait. But it's worth it. The tile work and interior architecture is stunning.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Architecture amazing, long queues but fast moving. Watch out for helpful locals who want to help you in payment for visiting their carpet shop and when you have limited time this can be stressful!!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Dazzling tiles and stained glass, wonderful architecture. But as this is a functioning mosque, it is opened for prayer 5 times a day. We had to try 3X to get in.

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Plymouth, England
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

You get a feeling of true faith when visiting the Mosque. Ladie ensure you have your head covered and legs and arms covered. Scarfs are provided should you not have one. You enter the Mosque in your bare feet but ensure you do not take off your shoes until you are told as it is vitally important that your feet... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

If your in Istanbul, then you need to make the effort to visit the Blue Mosque. Words can't describe this amazing Mosque. Sadly, it can be very busy with tourists. So plan your visit later in the day after the tour buses have left. Check the prayer times also, as this is still a mosque used for praying 5 times... More

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