Istanbul Blue Mosque Unknown Aspects of the Historical Sightseeing Tours

Sultan 1 Sedefkar architect Mehmet Aga in 1616 by ahmet Hagia Sophia was built across the Blue Mosque, the city's top tourist attractions are at the forefront of . Foundations of the mosque while others were laid 401 years ago, on Dec. 31 .

Blue Mosque

Ottoman sultans and their families , commissioned by and " Sultan Ahmet Mosque " , meaning imperial mosques 6'ncısı , the Blue Mosque , Iznik tiles adorned with that by the Europeans " Blue Mosque (Blue Mosque) " is called.

Located in the historical peninsula of Istanbul Blue Mosque, Mimar Sinan post- classical architecture is known as the largest and most important work .

When completing the construction of the mosque in 1616 , which lasted until 1620 construction of other buildings of the complex , is seen placed in a scattered arrangement .

The buildings dominate the entire area and outside in the courtyard area around the mosque and the sultan's pavilion, according to their functions , religious, educational and social facilities were grouped into structures .

As a major prestige project in the Blue Mosque and complex Sedefkar student of Mimar Sinan Mehmet Aga , untested details using the classical tradition in parallel to the state's political course has achieved a breakthrough in architecture .


Be decorated with Iznik tiles , the structure and remarkable architectural and artistic aspect stands out as the most important aspect . Blue, green and white Iznik tiles and tile decoration , which is adorned with yellow and blue shades in the use of traditional floral patterns , structure takes you further than just being a place of worship .