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| Blue Mosque |
The mosque is located on the shores of the Sea of Marmara, in the historical center of Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district, opposite the Hagia Sophia Museum. The mosque is one of the symbols of the city.
The Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmet, Turkey (with Map & Photos)
The Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmet, is the first mosque in Istanbul. There are six minarets: four, as usual, on the sides, and two slightly less high ones on the outer corners. It is considered an outstanding example of Islamic and world architecture.