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Istanbul Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmed -- The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and was the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is one of several mosques known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built between 1609 and 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque has become one of the greatest tourist attractions of Istanbul.

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the two mosques in Turkey that has six minarets, the other is in Adana. When the number of minarets was revealed, the Sultan was criticized for presumption, since this was, at the time, the same number as at the mosque of the Ka'aba in Mecca. He overcame this problem by paying for a seventh minaret at the Mecca mosque.

Time zone -- GMT/UTC +2 Daylight Savings time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last Sunday in September.

Currency -- The New Turkish Lira was introduced on 1 January, 2005. The old Turkish Lira (TL) was withdrawn from circulation on 1 January, 2006. It is now only possible to exchange old Turkish Lira for New Turkish Lira at the Central Bank until 31 December, 2015. 1 YTL = 1,000,000 TL.

Language -- Turkish

Electricity -- 220V, 50Hz. European plug with two circular metal pins. Power surges are not uncommon. If using your own laptop, it’s a good idea to bring a surge protector from home.

Air Connections -- Istanbul has two international airports: The larger one is the Atatürk International Airport located in the Yeşilköy district on the European side, about 24 kilometres (15 mi) west from the city center. When it was first built, the airport used to be at the western edge of the metropolitan area but now lies within the city bounds.

The smaller one is the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport located in the Kurtköy district on the Asian side, close to the Istanbul Park GP Racing Circuit. It is situated approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of the Asian side and 45 kilometres (28 mi) east of the European city center.

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3 Popular Hotels near the Blue Mosque Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul Turkey :

Golden Horn Hotel Sultanahmet - ( 0.1 km from the Blue Mosque )

The Golden Horn Hotel Sultanahmet is a recently renovated 4-star hotel, four storey modern building with a large lobby area and a garden. The hotel is located in the centre of the old city of...

Hotel Uyan - ( 0.2 km from the Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmed )

The Boutique Hotel Uyan, a 1928 - 32 period’s historic landmark at the heart of the world-famous Sultanahmet open-air museum, has been restored to its former splendour with it’s original, white..

Hippodrome Apart Hotel - ( 0.2 km from the Blue Mosque - Sultan Ahmed )

A warm welcome awaits you in at this superb Istanbul Hotel, located in Sultanahmet in the heart of the old city center. Ideally situated for holiday makers and business travelers.

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