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 Sultanahmet Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, was built by Sultan Ahmet between 1609-1616. Sultanahmet is one of the most famous Ottoman constructions. The Mosque overlooks Istanbul from the Historical Peninsula. Only 200 meters
away from the Byzantine Church Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet is located in the middle of many pre-Ottoman constructions. On the other hand only 300 meters to the
Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet was the Imperial Center of the
Ottoman Empire. Being the first mosque originally built with 6 minarets,
Sultanahmet was built in a complex with other constructions like a tomb for Sultan Ahmet, a hospital, schools, the
Grand Bazaar, Turkish bath and a caravansaray.
Many boutique hotels and restaurants are centered in the Sultanahmet Region in Istanbul. About 1 kilometers away, you can visit the traditional shopping center of Istanbul, the Grand Bazaar, close to the coastline of the Golden Horn. |
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Also visit Istanbul Hagia Sophia Cistern Basilica |
