Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Eminönü, Turkey
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque features a central dome reaching 64 meters high, surrounded by four semi-domes and decorated with over 20,000 blue ceramic tiles.
Construction of the mosque began in 1609 under Sultan Ahmed I and was completed in 1616, becoming the first imperial mosque built in Istanbul in nearly 40 years.
The interior walls display thousands of Iznik tiles with floral patterns, while 200 stained glass windows allow natural light to filter through the prayer halls.
The mosque opens daily from 09:00 to 18:00, requiring visitors to remove shoes and women to cover their heads before entering the prayer area.
The mosque features six minarets, which caused controversy during construction as it matched the number at the Great Mosque of Mecca at that time.
Location: Eminönü
Inception: 1609
Founders: Ahmed I
Architects: Sedefkar Mehmed Agha
Official opening: 1616
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Capacity: 10000
Height: 64 m
Length: 82 m
Width: 65 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Historic Areas of Istanbul
Address: 7 Atmeydanı Caddesi 34122 İstanbul
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +902125181319
Email: info@sultanahmetcamii.org
Website: https://geziyerler.com/sultan-ahmet-camii
GPS coordinates: 41.00525,28.97689
Latest update: June 21, 2025 10:04
Major temples worldwide display architectural and cultural achievements of ancient civilizations. From temples in Cambodia to pyramids in Mexico, these structures document religious practices, construction methods and social structures of their time. The complexes in Asia, Europe and America present different building styles, ornaments and ceremonial spaces.
Hagia Sophia
431 m
Basilica Cistern
361 m
Runic inscriptions in Hagia Sophia
426 m
Serpent Column
157 m
Obelisk of Theodosius
146 m
Hippodrome of Constantinople
169 m
Boukoleon Palace
326 m
The Stone of Million
327 m
Historic Areas of Istanbul
440 m
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
216 m
Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hamamı
155 m
Cistern of Philoxenos
321 m
German Fountain
196 m
Ibrahim Pasha Palace
228 m
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
92 m
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha I Mosque
420 m
Walled Obelisk
175 m
Theodosius Cistern
424 m
Church of the Virgin of the Pharos
70 m
Firuz Ağa Mosque
278 m
Köprülü Library
488 m
Category:Nakilbend Mosque
226 m
Mehmet Efendi Fountain
465 m
Divanyolu Fountain
448 m
Hagia Sophia History and Experience Museum
185 m
Tevfik Bey Çeşmesi
380 m
Hasan Ağa Camii Çeşmesi
234 m
Ibrahim Pasha Palace
195 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes