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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 a famous building in turkey?
Two of the most famous buildings in Turkey are the Hagia Sophia museum, and the Blue Mosque. Both are located in Istanbul.
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.
What are some famous attractions of Istanbul?
To be brief, some of the historical attractions in Sultanahmet area, including Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque, and of course the Bosphorus strait.
What is the building that is located near the hagia Sophia?
Almost 'next door' is the Great Blue Mosque. Within walking distance you will find Topkapı Palace (and Garden) and the ancient waterworks.
What the name of the mosques in turkey?
Turkey is home to many famous mosques, with the most notable being the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, originally a cathedral before becoming a mosque. Other significant mosques include the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), the Süleymaniye Mosque, and the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne. Each of these mosques showcases unique architectural styles and historical significance, reflecting Turkey's rich cultural heritage.
When was Beyond the Blue Mosque created?
Beyond the Blue Mosque was created on 1997-04-24.
Where is Blue Mosque?
Turkey
Is the blue mosque a museum?
No.
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.
What are the top attractions included in an Istanbul sightseeing tour?
Some top attractions included in an Istanbul sightseeing tour are the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and the Bosphorus Strait cruise.
