Sultan Ahmed Masjid-The Blue Masjid

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Sultan Ahmed masjid was built by Ahmed 1, a Sultan from Ottoman Empire.

The masjid is also known as 'The Blue Masjid' because of the blue tiles used for its construction on the inner side of the masjid.

Located in Istanbul, the capital and largest city of Turkey, The Blue Masjid is one of the seven world wonders.

The Masjid represents another master piece of Islamic art and architecture.

Comments

Anonymous said…

nice masjid....

8/13/2007 8:51 AM

Unknown said…

NICE MUSJID!!!!!

5/25/2008 12:04 PM

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