We didn't intend to visit, but the cheating cab driver dropped us off there instead of the Blue Mosque. Still architecturally a clean elegant place.

The Blue Mosque is an impressive piece of architecture, to say the least. That it is still an active sight of worship while maitaing its history is fantastic. As in working historic churches, I felt a bit odd snapping pictures and wandering while faithful were praying. The interior tile work is masterful. It is a bit obscured by all the... More

No crowds here and different than the opulent Rustem Pasha tiled mosque. No tiles here, just elegant architectural lines and calm.

Prayed my afternoon prayers here.. I think it is better than the blue mosque very quiet for a large mosque. Inside is breathtaking. Absolutely magnificent!

Absolutely beautiful. Not that many people. Nice and peaceful area, with lots of green. Our favorite mosque.

The so-called blue mosque opposite the Aya Sofia is a wonderful place to visit. Entrance is free, just make sure you dont go around prayer times. Men to wear long trousers, and women to be fully covered with a head scarf and long pants / skirts (my skirt was mid-calf, and it was fine).

Wonderful, the most beautiful and peaceful mosque we visited in Istanbul! It was the best surprise of the trip.

This place is as big as the blue mosque, but so much more easy going...there is no crowd, no waiting lines, no herds of tourists. But the mosque is as nice, and the surroundings are very peacefull. It s a steep way to the entrance, but it is worth the efforts!

While its a must for any tourist visit to Istanbul, the image from the outside is more striking than the vast interior which is very sparse and uninteresting as it's a muslim mosque.