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2. www.timetravelturtle.com › turkey › blue-mosque-andHagia Sophia and Blue Mosque Istanbul: A city divided and ...

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   Oct 3, 2012 · Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul. On the other side of Sultanahmet Park, the red is juxtaposed with the blue. Although technically called the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, most people just refer to it as the Blue Mosque because of the colour of its interior tiles. The enormous structure was completed in 1616… long after Hagia Sophia fell into Islamic hands.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Blue_Mosque,_IstanbulBlue Mosque, Istanbul - Wikipedia

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   The mosque was built next to the former Hippodrome and stands across from the Hagia Sophia, another popular tourist site. The Blue Mosque was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under the name of " Historic Areas of Istanbul ".

   • Type: Mosque
   • Architect(s): Sedefkar Mehmed Agha

   • Affiliation: Sunni Islam

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   Where is the Blue Mosque in Istanbul?

   • The mosque was built next to the former Hippodrome and stands across from the Hagia Sophia, another popular tourist site. The Blue Mosque was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1985 under the name of "Historic Areas of Istanbul".

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   What is the difference between Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque?

   • While they have similar styles and histories, they also have many differences. The Hagia Sophia is a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture, decorated with ornate mosaics and marble, while the Blue Mosque is a stunning example of Ottoman architecture, decorated with Iznik tiles and stained glass.

   Comparing Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque: What's the Difference?

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   Is Hagia Sophia a good place to visit in Istanbul?

   • The Hagia Sophia is a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture, decorated with ornate mosaics and marble, while the Blue Mosque is a stunning example of Ottoman architecture, decorated with Iznik tiles and stained glass. Both are must-see sites in Istanbul, and they are sure to leave a lasting impression.

   Comparing Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque: What's the Difference?

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   What is the Blue Mosque?

   • Blue Mosque, 17th-century mosque that is one of the most magnicent structures of the Ottoman Empire, set next to the Byzantine Hippodrome and across from the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. Known for having six minarets and for its many domes and semidomes, the building became known as the Blue Mosque for the color of its interior.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 in what was then the center of Istanbul. Its position opposite Hagia Sophia suggests that Ahmed I intended the mosque to rival the glory of the former catheral. The mosque’s architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, is responsible for the perfect proportions of its structure.

6. www.khanacademy.org › humanities › art-islamThe Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) (article) | Khan Academy

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   The Sultan Ahmet Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, was completed in 1617 just prior to the untimely death of its then 27-year old eponymous patron, Sultan Ahmet I. The mosque dominates Istanbul’s majestic skyline with its elegant composition of ascending domes and six slender soaring. minarets.

   • Why don't we have video about The Blue Mosque? I think it would be very interesting.

     you can watch video here https://www.facebook.com/irfanstraveldiary/videos/vb.677468295657769/881655698572360/?type=2&theater I made it with my camera
   • In the photo of the Blue Mosque minaret there appear to be a pair of wires or cables attached to the...

     They are for Mahya's. In the month of Ramazan which Muslim people are fasting, there is a tradition called "Mahya". Some mosques writes beautiful s...
   • do the cords hanging from the central dome hold up that massive chandelier?

     Yes, it pretty much looks like they do! Incredible, isn't it?

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   Apr 3, 2023 · The Hagia Sophia is a magnificent example of Byzantine architecture, decorated with ornate mosaics and marble, while the Blue Mosque is a stunning example of Ottoman architecture, decorated with Iznik tiles and stained glass. Both are must-see sites in Istanbul, and they are sure to leave a lasting impression. The Magnificent Wat Chedi - An ...

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   Aug 17, 2020 · Dominating Istanbul ’s skyline, Hagia Sophia sits in the center of the Sultanahmet District, across from the Blue Mosque and a short walk from the Topkapi Palace. At the time of its original ...

9. smarthistory.org › the-blue-mosque-sultan-ahmet-camiiSmarthistory – The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)

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   Dec 6, 2023 · A symbolic location. The mosque’s site is politically charged. Unlike other Ottoman imperial mosques, which were placed farther away from the city center to encourage urban development and to take advantage of Istanbul’s hilly topography, the Sultan Ahmet mosque is nestled in between the Hagia Sophia and the Byzantine Hippodrome near the Ottoman royal residence, Topkapı Palace.