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The Blue Mosque (Called Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish) is an historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design.Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, during the rule of Ahmed I. just like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasa and a hospice. Besides still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul.
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What is another name for blue mosque?
Another name for Blue Mosque is Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is commonly known as the Blue Mosque because of it's excessive amount of blue tiles encasing the walls inside.
Where in turkey is the blue mosque located?
in turkeyBlue Mosque is located in Turkey. One reason it is named Blue Mosque is because of its interior blue tiles surrounded the outside buildings.
When was Beyond the Blue Mosque created?
Beyond the Blue Mosque was created on 1997-04-24.
Is the blue mosque a museum?
No.
Where is Blue Mosque?
Turkey
Was the Blue Mosque in Turkey a church?
No, the Blue Mosque was never a church, being built as a Mosque by Sultan Ahmed I. The Hagia Sophia was an Orthodox patriarchal basilica and later became a Mosque. It is now a museum.
What is are name of a temples in istanbul?
The Blue Mosque (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is in Istambul and is the national mosque of Turkey.
When was the blue mosque built and where?
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What is another name for mosque?
Masjid is the Arabic word, mentioned in the Holy Quran & sometimes it's also used in English.
How long it took to build the blue mosque in turkey?
It depends on how big the mosque is and where it is.
What are the different types of mosques?
blue mosque
Which is the biggest mosque in Istanbul?
I think it is the famous Blue Mosque, built in 1609 by Sultan Ahmad 1
