Blue Mosque Tickets
Visit Istanbul's Blue Mosque. Join our guided tours to discover its history. Opt for combo deals with other iconic landmarks for a comprehensive experience.
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About Blue Mosque
Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly called the Blue Mosque, after the 20,000 bluish Iznik tiles that adorn its interiors, has been drawing the faithful since the 17th century. Visit the mosque to experience its spiritual atmosphere and witness the incredible craftsmanship of the Ottomans.
Address
Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Also known as
Blue Mosque
Year opened
1617
Founded by
Sedefkar Mehmed Agha
Visitor’s per year
4500000
Unesco status
1985
Why visit Blue Mosque?
Architectural grandeur
The Blue Mosque is a sight for sore eyes. The interiors impress with the bluish hue of the 20,000 Iznik tiles, and splendidly crafted stained glass windows. The cascading domes and six minarets pierce the Istanbul skyline and stand as a testament to the incredible engineering feats and artistic vision of the Ottomans.
Spiritual atmosphere
A functional mosque where thousands gather to seek solace, the Blue Mosque maintains a serene atmosphere that invites people for moments of quiet contemplation. This spiritual aura is hard to miss the moment you step in.
Historical significance
The Blue Mosque has stood tall for more than 400 years and tells the tale of the incredible vision, Islamic artistry, and wealth of the Ottomans. Seek the Blue Mosque for a great history lesson on the cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire.
Did you know?
- An interesting legend surrounds the unusual six minarets of the Mosque. Sultan Ahmed wanted them in gold, but the architect misheard it as six, given the words in Turkish for both sound similar. Since only the Prophet’s Mosque in Mecca had six minarets, it is believed that the Sultan avoided controversy by commissioning a 7th minaret in the Mecca Mosque, to maintain its supremacy.
- The Blue Mosque gets its popular name from the beautiful blue Iznik tiles that adorn its ceiling. The tiles come from Iznik in Turkey famous for its pottery. Handpainted with floral motifs and incredible calligraphy, these 20,000 blue tiles make the interiors an absolutely stunning sight.
- A teenage sultan, Ahmed, wanted his legacy to shine in the Ottoman narrative; the chances of which were slim given his numerous military defeats. The Blue Mosque was his trump card and he was resolved to finish it despite a declining social situation and much opposition. He even took part in the construction of the Mosque on the first day.
- The Mosque's construction was controversial, as it stands on what used to be the Byzantine Hippodrome and entailed the demolition of Ottoman ministers' palaces. It was also funded by the treasury unlike the usual war spoils and this irked many, especially as famines were demoralizing the state. Placing the Mosque opposite the Hagia Sophia and outshining it, was also read as a power move.
- The Blue Mosque was painstakingly constructed in 7 years under the vision of architect Mehmed Aga. The mosque has one central dome and eight half domes that cascade from it, offering a unique exterior. The construction of the central dome is a testament to the engineering genius of the Ottomans. The mosque consists of a prayer hall and a courtyard of equal proportions.
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Maria
Portugal
Istanbul never disappoints and neither did our visit to Blue Mosque It's a very nice place to visit and a really beautiful monument. Our guide was very helpful and explained and discribed all the details of the mosque Quick tip, buy your tickets online to save big bucks. Lots of sweet deals online and definitely cheaper and quicker than buying them on-site.
Franziska
Eine wirklich interessante und kurzweilige Führung, vor allem weil unser Guide Onur immer mal wieder alltägliche "Funfacts" mit eingebracht hat. Ein Highlight zu einem fairen Preis!
Samantha
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Easy meeting point. Good organization. Competent, friendly guides.
Well worth the effort, as it was very crowded, and without a guide and a queue-cutting ticket it would have been tedious.
I'd recommend it.
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Camille
France
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I'll tell you about the monuments one by one:
Hagiasofia: great guide with lots of anecdotes and a real knowledge of istanbul and its history. Small downside: the guide didn't come back with us for the tour. The monument is explained from the outside.
Blue Mosque: The visit lasted literally 7 min. There's no point in paying for a visit to a building that's free, given the lack of explanations.
Topkapı Palace: rather mixed opinion. The guide spoke English with a strong Turkish accent, which made it very difficult to understand. The monument is incredibly beautiful. I think it would be preferable to visit in smaller groups.
Tip: Book the tours individually without the Blue Mosque.
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Adrian
Romania
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Pentru prima vizita, programati-va minim 3-4 ore, rabdare multa si bucurati-va de o experienta deosebita, ce nu trebuie ratata. Ideal sa aveti ghid...povestile si detaliile fiecarui, fac diferenta.
Diane
Canada
The knowledge of the guide and its history, the beauty of the structure, the customs that everyone needed to follow ( removing of shoes and covering of heads for women) truly a magical experience!
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