With a rich history dating back thousands of years, Istanbul is chock-full of architectural marvels. One such wonder is the Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque as it is known to locals. The Blue ...

Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on any Istanbul itinerary—but visiting a mosque for the first time as a non-Muslim can seem a little daunting. You don’t want to commit a faux ...

Colorful Ortakoy mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in the background. Istanbul is known for its incredible Ottoman-era (and beyond) architecture and that extends to its mosques and other places of worship.

Islamic architecture has long captivated observers with its harmonious blend of spirituality, geometry, and cultural expression. Originating in the 7th century CE, this architectural tradition spans ...

Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the nearby Hagia Sophia, and most would agree that he accomplished this task or, at least, came close. Since the early 1600s, the Blue ...