Today, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, or “Blue Mosque,” is one of the most iconic buildings in the world, with an astounding total of six minarets. Four centuries later, it remains Ahmed’s most ...

Visiting Istanbul's Blue Mosque? These quick tips will help you dress right, beat the heat and avoid common tourist mistakes.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the most photogenic building and the most popular attraction in Istanbul. The Blue İznik tiles, which adorn the interiors, are the reasons for ...

Sultan Ahmed Mosque, The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the most photogenic building and the most popular attraction in Istanbul. The Blue İznik tiles, which adorn the interiors, are the reasons for ...

Sporadic snowfall that began on Saturday, January 16, continued in Istanbul on Monday, leaving landmarks in the city coated with snow.The snowfall took a toll on the city’s roadways on Monday, as ...

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has one main dome, six minarets, and eight secondary domes. The design is the culmination of two centuries of Ottoman mosque development. It incorporates some Byzantine ...

Pope Francis prays with Rahmi Yaran, Mufti of Istanbul (R) during a visit to the Sultan Ahmet mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul November 29, 2014. Pope Francis began a visit to ...

Aerial view of Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) at sunrise in Istanbul, Turkey. The Blue Mosque, as it is popularly known, was constructed between 1609 and 1616 during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye ...

Discover the beauty of Istanbul, a bustling city filled with stunning mosques and towering skyscrapers. From above, admire the intricate details of the city's grand Islamic architecture, as well as ...