Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) Video & Pictures

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The Blue Mosque can be seen from most places in the city. The minerets help navigate you through the city.

There are seats near the Blue Mosque. One night there was a light performance explaining the origin of the structure.

You may not get a spiritual feeling with the immense crowds inside the Blue Mosque, so try and visit during a quieter time.

Gentleman talks about how he's impressed with the architecture of the Blue Mosque.

Allison talks about how women should cover their heads before entering the Blue Mosque.

The entrance to the Blue Mosque is actually on the other side. These people are gathering around the exit.

John tells us about the Blue Iznik tiles which cover the interior of the Blue Mosque.

John talking about the interior of the Blue Mosque and how it is covered in Blue Iznik tiles.

When entering the Mosque, you must take off your shoes. Here you can see everyone putting their shoes back on after leaving.

Out of respect, women should cover up their heads before entering the Mosque. Scarves are provided if you do not have one.

A view of the Mosque at night. There is always a crowd of people photographing the mosque.

Here you can see the 6 minarets surrounding the Blue Mosque.

At night, there is a sound and light show at the Blue Mosques. These seats are usually filled.

A view of the mosque from a nearby rooftop terrace.

A close up of the Mosque. It can be seen from all around the neighbourhood of Sultanahmet.

Here you can see people putting on their shoes after entering the mosque.

The ceiling is just stunning. It is so detailed and much more spectacular than you could imagine.

It can be difficult to get a spiritual feeling inside, with all the tourists walking about.

The domed ceiling is just stunning -- when you visit the mosque, you must go inside to take a look.

The interior of the mosque is covered in blue Iznik tiles -- this is where it gets it's name from.

Women should cover their heads before entering the mosque. Headresses are provided at the door if you did not bring one.

The interior of the mosque is stunning. Tourists are asked to take off their shoes as they walk in.

This is the back of the Mosque where the real entrance is. The mosque is closed to tourists in the mornings during prayers.

Although there is no admission, they do ask for donations after visiting the mosque.

Here you can see people sitting on the steps in the courtyard of the mosque.

This area was roped off, and tourists were not allowed to step through.

The mosque can be crowded in the mornings, when all the tour groups go in for a visit.

The gardens in front of the mosque are well maintained and beautiful to stroll through.

A view of the Mosque from the market next door. At night this place is full of people.

One of the courtyards in the mosque itself. There are so many photo opportunities here.

Here you can see the crowds gathering in front of the Mosque.

The building is very impressive -- the entrance to the mosque is in the back.

As you can see by the crowd, thousands of visitors come to this mosque every day.

The Mosque is a huge structure, and one of the most popular tourist sights in Istanbul.

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