The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman era historical imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I. It attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most iconic and popular monuments of Ottoman architecture.
Facts
Year Created Architectural StyleClassical Ottoman mosque architecture in the tradition of Mimar Sinan 1 Structural SystemCentral dome surrounded by four semi-domes over the prayer hall 1 Building TypeOttoman imperial mosque 1 Commissioned By Construction Height (metres) UNESCO Inscription Year Current UseFunctioning mosque and major tourist landmark 1 Visitor AccessMajor tourist site alongside the Hagia Sophia 1 Connections
In Form
Ottoman imperial mosque (the Blue Mosque).
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Turkey, located there.
Sources
1. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Wikipedia)
WikipediaArchitecture overview section
The dome is surrounded by four semi-domes, each of which is flanked by three smaller semi-domes or exedrae.
Lead paragraph
The mosque was built next to the former Hippodrome and stands across from the Hagia Sophia, another popular tourist site.
Construction section
Construction started in 1609 and completed in 1617, when the opening ceremony was held
Interior, layout and main features section
The main dome reaches a height of 43 metres (141 ft).
Genre reference
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, is an Ottoman era historical imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, constructed between 1609 and 1617 during the rule of Ahmed I.
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