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Sultanahmet Camii, built between 1609-1617, is a mosque named after the Sultanahmet Square. The architect of the mosque is Sedefkar Mehmet Ağa, and it was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan I. Ahmet. Due to its Iznik decorations, Europeans call it the “Blue Mosque.” The reason for this is that the decorations of its half domes and main dome are predominantly blue. The mosque was converted into a museum in 1935.
Now, the answer to the question, “Is Sultanahmet Camii open for worship?” is both yes and no. The mosque is closed to visitors during prayer times but open to visitors outside of these times. As visitors who also want to pray during their visit are common, it is mandatory to cover oneself both inside and outside the mosque during the visit.
Together with its complex, Sultanahmet Camii is Istanbul’s largest work of art. Some parts of the mosque have not survived to the present day due to the damage it has suffered in the past. However, it still maintains its magnificence in Istanbul. Among its sections; mosque, madrasas, imperial palace, arcade, baths, shops, fountain, tomb, and rental rooms are built.
The most important feature of Sultanahmet’s architecture is its Iznik tiles. You will see traditional plant motifs used in the tiles. The mosque’s prayer hall is 64 to 72 meters long, and the diameter of its central dome, which is 43 meters high, is known to be 23.5 meters. The mosque’s interior is illuminated by more than 200 colored glass. The mosque is always bright. It is Turkey’s first mosque with six minarets. It is a synthesis of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. The courtyard is constructed with a wide space influenced by Byzantine style. Areas for performing ablutions are built on both sides. The narrow monumental passage opening towards the courtyard is a different architecture. An impressive architecture was created between the mosque’s interior and exterior.
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