Besides the Yeni Mosque, Sultan Ahmed Mosque is the last great project of classical
Ottoman architecture.The construction lasted about ten years, and it was completed
in 1609 during the rule of Ahmed I. The floor plan is based on the model of Şehzade
Mehmed Mosque. The architect was Mehmet Aga, an apprentice of Mimar Sinan. The
mosque is located across Hagia Sophia and is one of the symbols of Istanbul and the
favorite tourist destination. It’s popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the richly
decorated blue tiles from Iznik. The central dome is supported on four huge pillars
to give a special distinction of internal space. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is also the
only Ottoman mosque with six minarets
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Ottoman architecture.The construction lasted about ten years, and it was completed
in 1609 during the rule of Ahmed I. The floor plan is based on the model of Şehzade
Mehmed Mosque. The architect was Mehmet Aga, an apprentice of Mimar Sinan. The
mosque is located across Hagia Sophia and is one of the symbols of Istanbul and the
favorite tourist destination. It’s popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the richly
decorated blue tiles from Iznik. The central dome is supported on four huge pillars
to give a special distinction of internal space. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is also the
only Ottoman mosque with six minarets.see more
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