The Blue Mosque is a striking memento of Istanbul ... ingeniously carving out the interior space,” Mason writes. The decision to include six minarets on the Sultan Ahmet Mosque caused outcry ...

The interior of the mosque is equally impressive, with its high ceilings, spacious prayer hall, and a large central dome. The walls are adorned with beautiful hand-painted blue tiles, giving the ...

However none of the exterior is blue - the name of Blue Mosque comes from the blue tiles adorning its interior walls. Six minarets also made the mosque unique as the most mosques had maximum four ...

It’s famously known as the Blue Mosque for its blue tiles in its interior. Benedict made the visit immediately after receiving a guided tour of Hagia Sophia, the 6th century basilica constructed ...

The Blue Mosque is a striking memento of Istanbul’s nearly 500 ... ingeniously carving out the interior space,” Mason writes. The decision to include six minarets on the Sultan Ahmet Mosque caused ...