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THE TWO GREAT MOSQUES OF ISTANBUL AND THE GRAND BAZAR LIGHTS The two buildings look across the crowded square at each other. Like Istanbul itself, they both divide and join the citizens and their history. Represented within these two great landmarks is the core of the city’s heritage. If the buildings were people, historical figures even, they would be eyeing each other off with an acceptance of contemporary diplomacy but with memories of a violent past. Outside of the Topkapi is the Blue Mosque, a mosque built by Sultan Ahmet I who was only 12 when he became the Sultan. In 1609 at the age of 18 he hired an architect to build a mosque greater than the Hagia Sophia. It is a beautiful mosque, and has the unique feature of six minarets - the most of any we saw. The name comes from the blue tile which adorns most of the inside walls. 📍Address:Binbirdirek, At Meydanı Cd No:10, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye #mytravelhacks #istanbul #bluemosque #ayasofya
Posted: Aug 20, 2024
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