Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Hagia Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey
A sixth-century domed masterpiece that has been a church and a mosque.
Church, mosque or temple · Turkey · Istanbul
Blue Mosque
Sultanahmet Mosque, known for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Blue Mosque matters
Built in the early seventeenth century, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is nicknamed the Blue Mosque for the thousands of blue tiles inside. Its cascading domes and six minarets make it one of the great landmarks of the city. It's still an active mosque, so visits are timed around prayers.
Talking points
- It has six minarets.
- Blue Iznik tiles line the interior.
- Closed to tourists at prayer times.
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Good to know: Cover shoulders and knees, and expect closures around prayer times.
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