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 ...

Eid morning is not complete without the blessed Eid prayers when every Muslim gathers in mosques to perform prayers to celebrate the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid Al Fitr.Here are some places in ...

For an exterior shot, the view from the nearby Sultanahmet ... Just across from Hagia Sophia stands the Blue Mosque, another architectural marvel. Known for its stunning blue tiles and six ...