Blue Mosque
Local name: Sultan Ahmet Camii
- Built
- 1617
- Visit time
- 45 min
- Open
- Daily · Closed at prayer times
- Entry
- Free
Built in 1609–1617 for Sultan Ahmed I by the architect Sedefkâr Mehmed Ağa. The blue-toned tiles inside gave the mosque its international name. It stands directly opposite Hagia Sophia, on the edge of Sultanahmet Square.
Tip
Entry is free. Cover shoulders and knees; women should cover their hair (scarves are provided). Avoid Friday midday prayers.