Blue Mosque : Istanbul , Turkey

 Explore Blue Mosque:

 Blue Mosque or Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey.  It was built during the reign of Sultan Ahmed and is one of the most urban sights in Istanbul.

 Blue Mosque derives its name from the blue tiles on its inner walls.  These tiles were produced in the Uznik region of Turkey and feature exquisite floral motifs and beautiful calligraphy.  The blue tiles create a soothing and calm atmosphere inside the mosque.

 This mosque has six minarets, which is different from the usual four minarets mosques.  Legend has it that the "golden" minarets were mistaken for "six" minarets at the Sultan's request to the architect.  The Sultan solved this problem and built a seventh minaret in the Jama Masjid of Mecca.

Guidelines for visiting the mosque,

 There are a few special guidelines to keep in mind while visiting Blue Masjid.  Listed here are some important points that you should know before your visit.

 1.  Dress Features: It is important to take care of your dress while visiting Blue Masjid.  Women must wear hijab and men must wear shalwar or trousers while wearing jabba. 

 2.  Shoes: You must remove your shoes before entering.  For this you will be given a place to keep your shoes.

 3.  Time of Pilgrimage: Blue Masjid can be visited several times from morning to night, but it is more crowded in the afternoon during most of the week.

 4. Respect: Blue Masjid is a religious building, so it is important to respect its grandeur.

 5.  Filming Range: There are also features of filming range. You may not take any photographs without permission.