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Blue Mosque
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Blue Mosque
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Although it is popularly known as the Blue Mosque, its real name is Sultan Ahmet Mosque. Befitting his original profession, its architect Mehmet Aga decorated the interior fastidiously like a jeweler. Built between 1609-1616, the mosque used to be part of a large complex, including a covered bazaar, Turkish baths, public kitchens, a hospital, schools, a caravanserai, and the mausoleum of Sultan Ahmet. Some of these social and cultural buildings have not survived to our day.
this picture was taken December 30,2006
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Sultan Ahmet Square, Istanbul
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5 out of 1 votes
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Lapinkulta on Wednesday January 03rd, 2007 05:38 AM
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