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 ...

destined to be Europe’s third largest after the Great Mosque of Cordoba in Spain and Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. The decision to step up the construction of mosques in Moscow comes amid a ...

4. Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul, Turkiye Known as the Blue Mosque, this 17th-century marvel was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I and is considered one of the last great architectural achievements of ...

Nestled within Istanbul's historic Fatih district by the Golden Horn, Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque is considered one of the city's most impressive Ottoman mosques.

Mosques stand as powerful symbols of faith, culture, and architectural brilliance in Islam. From intricate domes and towering minarets to detailed calligraphy and vibrant mosaics, these sacred spaces ...

Its Ottoman design was influenced by the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, more commonly known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul. The ...