The Blue Mosque is the largest mosque in Istanbul

The Blue Mosque is the largest mosque in Istanbul. His name is Sultanahmet Camii in Turkish, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, as it was built by Sultan Ahmed I between 1609 and 1616 was inaugurated in the year 1617 during the reign of Mustafa I.

Architecture
Although at first glance seems to have similar dimensions to Hagia Sophia, seeing the actual measurements we see that is about half. The central dome is 23 meters in diameter and 43 meters high.

The Blue Mosque has six minarets which, at the time of its construction, caused much controversy, as Mecca also had six. Subsequently, to appease the faithful in Mecca a seventh minaret was built to make a difference.

Interior
Upon entering the Blue Mosque understood why his name more than 20,000 blue tiles adorning the dome and the top of the mosque. All tiles were removed from the city of Iznik (Nicea).

The lighting of the mosque comes from its 200 stained glass and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Advice
To enter the Blue Mosque, as in all other mosques in the city, you will have to wear appropriate clothing and descalzaros before entering. Women should wear covered shoulders and hair. If you have nothing to Taparos in the post I will leave everything that you may need to enter.

During the hours of worship mosque is closed to tourism.