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Blue Mosque, Istanbul

#3 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Top attraction
Blue Mosque

Facts and practical information

Local name: Sultan Ahmet Camii Completed: 1616 (408 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureMinaret height: 210 ftCapacity: 10 thous.Coordinates: 41°0'19"N, 28°58'36"E
Address

Sultan Ahmet Mahallesi, Atmeydanı Cd. No:7Fatih (Sultanahmet)Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Contact
+90 212 458 44 68
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Day trips

Blue Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square.

  • hagia sophia istanbul~1450 ftNE
  • basilica cistern istanbul~1100 ftN
  • grand bazaar istanbul0.5 miNW
  • hippodrome istanbul~470 ftN
  • obelisk of theodosius istanbul~430 ftNW
  • haci besir aga mosque~1100 ftN
  • little hagia sophia istanbul~1600 ftSW
  • fountain of ahmed iii istanbul~1600 ftNE
  • german fountain istanbul~620 ftN
  • mahmutpasha bazaar istanbul0.6 miNW
  • boukoleon palace istanbul~1080 ftS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Blue Mosque open?

Blue Mosque is open:
  • Monday 24h
  • Tuesday 24h
  • Wednesday 24h
  • Thursday 24h
  • Friday 24h
  • Saturday 24h
  • Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Blue Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Daphne, Istanbul (2 min walk), Obelisk of Theodosius, Istanbul (3 min walk), Great Palace Mosaic Museum, Istanbul (3 min walk), Baths of Zeuxippus, Istanbul (3 min walk).

How to get to Blue Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Blue Mosque:

Tram
  • Sultanahmet Station • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
  • Çemberlitaş • Lines: T1 (10 min walk)

Train
  • Cankurtaran (8 min walk)
  • Sirkeci Marmaray Underground Station (15 min walk)

Bus
  • Havalimani Transfer (13 min walk)
  • Havataş transfer (13 min walk)

Ferry
  • Eminonu Iskelesi (23 min walk)
  • Eminönü (26 min walk)

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