{"id":1124,"date":"2024-10-25T12:14:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T12:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/?p=1124"},"modified":"2024-10-30T14:10:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:10:33","slug":"blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey is one of the best destinations of the world, and a haven or paradise for any kind of traveler with the city of Istanbul at the forefront of its tourism specialities. Millions of people visit Istanbul every year for its wonderful attractions, cuisines, and culture that offer something for all kinds of travelers. And one of its most famous destinations is the iconic Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey, whose interior dazzles visitors with its mesmerizing views on their first trip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered by some as one of the symbols of Istanbul, one will find their visit to this fascinating place a trip rooted in wonderful history and fascinating culture. In this blog ,we\u2019ll be going over the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey\u2019s fascinating overview including its history, significance, travel details and best time to visit, to make your visit to this gem in Istanbul a more comfortable journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey\"><\/span><b>An Overview of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#An_Overview_of_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey\" title=\"An Overview of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey\">An Overview of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#Where_is_the_Blue_Mosque_located_in_Istanbul\" title=\"Where is the Blue Mosque located in Istanbul?\">Where is the Blue Mosque located in Istanbul?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#When_was_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey_built\" title=\"When was the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey built?\">When was the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey built?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#What_is_the_Blue_Mosques_importance\" title=\"What is the Blue Mosque&#8217;s importance?\">What is the Blue Mosque&#8217;s importance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#Why_was_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey_built\" title=\"Why was the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey built?\">Why was the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey built?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#What_are_the_Blue_Mosques_Entry_Fees\" title=\"What are the Blue Mosque\u2019s Entry Fees?\">What are the Blue Mosque\u2019s Entry Fees?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#What_are_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkeys_Opening_Hours\" title=\"What are the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey\u2019s Opening Hours?\">What are the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey\u2019s Opening Hours?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#What_are_the_Blue_Mosques_Prayer_Times\" title=\"What are the Blue Mosque&#8217;s Prayer Times?\">What are the Blue Mosque&#8217;s Prayer Times?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey\" title=\"What is the best time to visit the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey?\">What is the best time to visit the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/blue-mosque-istanbul-turkey\/#The_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey_A_Bastion_of_The_Ottoman_Istanbul\" title=\"The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey: A Bastion of The\u00a0Ottoman Istanbul\">The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey: A Bastion of The\u00a0Ottoman Istanbul<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey is Istanbul\u2019s most famous place after Hagia Sophia,\u00a0 and has its own fair share of history and culture attached to it. An architectural feat of the Ottoman Istanbul era, its significance and history is a completely different world. Here are some questions about about the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey one should know the answers to before traveling to this architectural gem:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_Blue_Mosque_located_in_Istanbul\"><\/span><strong>Where is the Blue Mosque located in Istanbul?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_422323168.jpg\" alt=\"Istanbul,turkey-may,07,2016:,Sultan,Ahmed,Mosque,(blue,Mosque),square,With,People,Near\" width=\"540\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_422323168.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/shutterstock_422323168-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blue Mosque is located in Fatih district or the old Constantinople, and is right across the Hagia Sophia, another famous tourist site in Istanbul. It was built right beside the old Hippodrome of Istanbul, with the mosque having such a substantial and large build that allows the Blue Mosque to occupy the skyline of Istanbul.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/istanbul-tour-3-days\">Istanbul Tour (3 Days)<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_was_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey_built\"><\/span><strong>When was the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey built?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mosque-3880493_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/broamer_merta-11024075\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3880493&quot;&gt;Stefan Mertens&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=3880493&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mosque-3880493_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mosque-3880493_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the symbols of Istanbul in the Ottoman era of Istanbul, the Blue Mosque was built in 1617 by the orders of Sultan Ahmed the first. Construction was started 1609 under the supervision of the famous architect Mimar Sinan\u2019s student Mehmet Agha. It was originally built to seek divine victory after a loss by the Sultan in Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Blue_Mosques_importance\"><\/span><strong>What is the Blue Mosque&#8217;s importance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ceiling-2817738_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/nauticalvoyager-1310087\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2817738&quot;&gt;Stephen&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2817738&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ceiling-2817738_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ceiling-2817738_640-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a major Islamic religious site that reflects the presence and foothold of the religion in the city. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey is a bastion of the Ottoman era in the city reflecting the wealth of the Ottoman Empire and its famous advancement in architecture at that time. Millions of tourists visit every year to see this site which holds significance in Turkey as a religious site and a feat of the former Ottoman Empire and internationally by its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/istanbul-tour-4-days\">Istanbul Tour (4 Days)<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey_built\"><\/span><b>Why was the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey built?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/istanbul-4739076_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/unitea-14714150\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4739076&quot;&gt;Maciej Cieslak&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4739076&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/istanbul-4739076_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/istanbul-4739076_640-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was built on the orders of Sultan Ahmed the first to seek divine(God) favor after incurring a loss during the war with the Safavids. Apart from this issue, it is speculated that he wanted to show the empire\u2018s grandeur and restore Ottoman morale after a series of losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Blue_Mosques_Entry_Fees\"><\/span><b>What are the Blue Mosque\u2019s Entry Fees?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ticket-2974645_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by Igor Ovsyannykov from Pixabay\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ticket-2974645_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ticket-2974645_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mosque is totally free to visit at all times. This makes visiting the Blue Mosque, a must-try activity for tourists visiting Istanbul on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/istanbul-tour-5-days\">Istanbul Tour (5 Days)<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkeys_Opening_Hours\"><\/span><b>What are the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey\u2019s Opening Hours?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blue-mosque-908510_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/vedatzorluer-1148979\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=908510&quot;&gt;vedat zorluer&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=908510&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blue-mosque-908510_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blue-mosque-908510_640-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mosque is open for tourists from 9 AM in the morning to 6 PM in the evening. The mosque regularly closes to tourists at various times of the day for prayers at different intervals to accommodate both the visitors and the worshippers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/istanbul-bursa-package-4-days\">Istanbul &amp; Bursa Package (4 Days)<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Blue_Mosques_Prayer_Times\"><\/span><b>What are the Blue Mosque&#8217;s Prayer Times?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turkey-106642_640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turkey-106642_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/turkey-106642_640-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mosque\u2019s prayer times vary at different times of the year due to the changes in the length of the day and night that affects regular prayers at the mosque. However here are the latest figures of the prayer times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Fajr<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 5:53 AM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Dhuhr<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:12:48 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Asr<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0 3:45 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Maghrib<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 6:11 PM<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Isha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:7:43 PM\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Latest prayer times as shown on Google on 23 October 2024)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_time_to_visit_the_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey\"><\/span><b>What is the best time to visit the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blue-mosque-6930238_640.jpg\" alt=\"Image by &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/bakhrom_media-25181840\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6930238&quot;&gt;Bakhrom Tursunov&lt;\/a&gt; from &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6930238&quot;&gt;Pixabay&lt;\/a&gt;\" width=\"540\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blue-mosque-6930238_640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/blue-mosque-6930238_640-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, one should visit the Blue Mosque in the mornings of Monday to Friday (weekdays), to avoid crowds and ensure a private and fulfilling experience for tourists, while exploring the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/istanbul-and-izmir-5-days\">Istanbul and Izmir Tour (5 Days)<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Blue_Mosque_in_Istanbul_Turkey_A_Bastion_of_The_Ottoman_Istanbul\"><\/span><b>The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey: A Bastion of The\u00a0<\/b><strong>Ottoman Istanbul<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Istanbul and not going to the Blue Mosque there on a trip to Turkey is like a human missing a day not eating food. Its importance today and in the Ottoman era cannot be understated anyhow, with the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey occupying a special status in the city along with the Hagia Sophia Mosque. Whether it&#8217;s the fascinating blue interior or the very Hagia-Sophia like exterior with the six domes, a trip to the Blue Mosque is a special experience for all kinds of travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So are you ready to embark on a wonderful journey to the Gateway to Ancient Wonders otherwise known as Turkey, where you\u2019ll experience wonderful cultures, and rich culinary delicacies, all with pre-booked accommodations, and guided tours? iLinkTurkey offers a diverse range of guided tour packages for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/destinations\/country\/turkey\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">destinations in Turkey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Head over to our packages and book one of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilinkturkey.com\/packages\/locations\/turkey\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">featured Turkey packages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> now.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turkey is one of the best destinations of the world, and a haven or paradise for any kind of traveler with the city of Istanbul at the forefront of its tourism specialities. Millions of people visit Istanbul every year for its wonderful attractions, cuisines, and culture that offer something for all kinds of travelers. 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