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Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Best time to visit
Early morning on weekdays right after opening to avoid crowds and catch soft courtyard light; avoid Friday noon when the mosque is closed to tourists for prayer.
Budget tips
Entry is free, donations are welcome, and some volunteers or stalls offer headscarves for a small fee; the Istanbul Museum Pass usually does not cover active mosques so budget separately.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Hurtige fakta: Når du træder ind under de enorme kupler, mødes du af tusindvis af håndmalede iznik-fliser i blå nuancer, der kaster et køligt, næsten bølgende lys over rummet. Seks slanke minareter rejser sig omkring stedet, en usædvanlig detalje som engang udløste international debat fordi kun få andre religiøse steder havde så mange.
Højdepunkter: Inde under kuplen glitrer over 20.000 håndmalede İznik-fliser i blå og turkis, mange med mere end 50 forskellige tulipanmønstre, og lyset fra omkring 260 farvede vinduer giver et blødt, næsten boblende skær. Arkitekten Sedefkar Mehmet Agha afsluttede projektet i 1616 med hele seks slanke minareter, en usædvanlig beslutning for sin tid, og når du lægger øret mod marmorgulvet kan du mærke det kølige ekko under dine egne fodtrin og høre imamens sagte kald før aftenbønnen.
Insider tips
- Wear modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees, women should carry a headscarf since some entrances require one.
- Remove shoes at the entrance; wear slip-on shoes or bring a small bag for your footwear.
- Photograph the full exterior from the northwest arcade in the morning for the best view of the six minarets and cascading domes.
- Avoid 10:00 to 15:00 and Friday noon prayer periods; arrive right after morning prayer or late afternoon for smaller crowds and calmer photography.
Klik for at booke en GRATIS gåtur i Istanbul, Turkey
Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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