The blue mosque (sultanahmet camii )
The blue mosque is one of the most beautiful building in Istanbul. It was founded by Sultan Ahmet I. He ordered Archited Mehmed Aga to begin construction in 1609 and it's completed in 1616. It is just oppesite the splendid church of Hagia Sophia. There are beautiful marble steps right in the middle of the courtyard, leading to the main courtyard. There is a fountain in the middle which is used as decorative purpose. There is a portal on the left hand side which is entrance for the local people.
The blue mosque is one of the most beautiful building in Istanbul. It was founded by Sultan Ahmet I. He ordered Archited Mehmed Aga to begin construction in 1609 and it's completed in 1616. It is just oppesite the splendid church of Hagia Sophia. There are beautiful marble steps right in the middle of the courtyard, leading to the main courtyard. There is a fountain in the middle which is used as decorative purpose. There is a portal on the left hand side which is entrance for the local people.
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