Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is a medieval mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of the blue tiles surrounding the wall's interior design. The mosque was constructed between 1609 and 1616, under the reign of Ahmed I, and includes a founder's tomb, a madrasa, and a hospice, as do many other mosques. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still in use as a mosque, but it has also become a major tourist destination in Istanbul.

Please disregard and avoid anyone who offer you the opportunity to enter the mosque without having to queue. Those people will most likely try to sell you something or take you to a store. The best option is to form a queue and enter the Mosque like other tourists. Don't worry if line looks very long, it will move very fast for sure. The Blue Mosque is one of the most iconic landmarks of Istanbul and a historical sight you shouldn’t miss!

Location: P466+5R8، The Great Masoud St، Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan