Often in many mosques, the dome acts as the a central element of the structure, with its large shape and ornate design to draw the eye of the viewer in. However, the Blue Mosque's the smaller dome ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task or, at least, came close. Since the early 1600s, the Blue ...

Narrator: Nicholson was actually inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. He had visited the mosque, and the interior domed ceiling made him want to design a home from the inside out.

Its Ottoman design was influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, more commonly known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul. The Turkish mosque's grand scale, harmonious proportions and lavish decorative ...