Tourist Attractions Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) Turkey

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Visits to Turkey, it seems that the loss did not see the beauty and uniqueness of the Blue Mosque. Called blue because the mosque is decorated with blue ceramic tile-covered walls and dome.

Blue Mosque istanbul

The mosque is located in Istanbul is one of the famous buildings as the beauty of Ottoman architecture. From the outside, the dome and magnificent soaring towers into the sky. We will also enjoy the beauty of the interior of the Blue Mosque is returned invite admiration. Blue tiles covering the entire surface of the inner wall of the mosque, a lighting system that gives the feel of Damatis, and stained glass that complements the beauty of its interior.

For a moment it looked very beautiful mosque and shady. The building is located in Istanbul, Turkey and was built by Sultan Ahmed I came from the Ottoman Empire who controlled Turkey in the 14th century. Sultan Ahmed I ruled Turkey beginning in 1603-1617. Construction of the mosque was built in 1609, by the famous architect of that era, namely Mehmed Aga. In 1616, the mosque was completed.

Beautiful Blue Mosque nan's handsome, has a 6 tower, dome 23.5 meters in diameter with a dome 43 meters high and 5 meters in diameter concrete columns. This mosque is one of the two mosques in Turkey that has six minarets, the other one is located in Adana.

According to legend, Sultan Ahmed I asked Mehmed Aga to build a tower made ​​of gold. Golden words in Turkish is "altin". What can I say, the architect of one hearing. He thought of Sultan Ahmed I would like to have a mosque with six minarets. Six words in Turkish saying, "alti" and it sounds very similar to "altin".

interior Sultan Ahmed Mosque

Finally made ​​the Blue Mosque with 6 towers, instead of 4 towers made ​​of gold. Mehmed Aga was thought his head would be cut off by Sultan Ahmed I, but when finished, it is said Sultan Ahmed I actually fascinated with the unique design of the tower 6.

Interestingly, a heavy iron chain installed over the west gate of the mosque. In the past, only the Sultan Ahmed I, which may enter the courtyard on horseback, and the chain is installed so that the Sultan Ahmed I bow his head when crossed into the chain so as not to stumble. It is intended as a symbol of humility ruler, in the presence of divine power.

In honor of the mosque, visitors should dress modestly when entering the mosque space. Women should wear a veil. Always ready to remind the guards at the front entrance. Once inside, a number of Muslims praying Sunnah mosque. While others looked at the mosque from the back rows. Therefore, the front is only allowed for those who want to worship.

From the outside, it seems there is no reason by architect Mehmet Aga was built in 1609-1616 is called with the name of the Blue Mosque. It was only after we got in, it appears that the interior of the mosque is decorated with 20,000 blue ceramic pieces are taken from the best pottery at Iznik area. Turkish region famous for producing ceramics bully blue, green, purple, and white.

An important element in this mosque is the mihrab made ​​of marble carved with decorations of stalactites and double incritive panels on it. Surrounding wall filled with ceramics. The mosque is designed to be filled in most conditions though, all that remained in the mosque can see and hear the Imam.

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