The Blue Mosque, or Sultan Ahmet Mosque, is one of the most beautiful and grandest mosque in Istanbul. It is the only mosque in the world with six minarets. It was built by Sultan Ahmet as a counterpoint to Hagia Sophia and is called the blue mosque due to its blue-green tiles.
The central dome is 43m high and has a diameter of 23.5m. Four round piers covered with marble plats support the dome, and on each side it is supported by semi-domes.
The courtyard is bordered by 26 granite columns, with stalactite capitals forming a portico covered by 30 small domes. At the center of the courtyard is the octagonal fountain.
The interior of the mosque. The walls and pillars are covered by magnificant floral designs displaying traditional lily, carnation, tulip, rose motives and cypresses in blue, green and brown tones.
The pulpit ("mimber") is made of original Proconnesian marble.
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