The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built by Sultan Ahmed I in the early 17th century and is famous for its stunning blue tiles, intricate architecture, and six minarets. The mosque was named after its blue and white tile interior, which features more than 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles. It is also one of the few mosques in the world to have six minarets, a symbol of the Ottoman Empire's wealth and power. The Blue Mosque is still an active place of worship and is open to visitors who want to experience the majestic beauty of Islamic architecture and design.
