Blue Mosque

Ekim Erkan

February 23, 2019 • 1 min

The Blue Mosque: A Icon of the Islamic Ottoman Empire

Be transported back in time by one of the oldest and most beautiful mosques in the world, the Blue Mosque. Experience the spiritual side of Istanbul and soak up the culture of the Islamic Ottoman Empire. The Blue Mosque is an iconic attraction of the city and is a must-see for every visitor to Istanbul. It is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, very close to many other attractions that are included in your Istanbul Tourist Pass, so start the morning there and spend the rest of the day exploring the best of Istanbul's Old City!

What's Included?

An amazing guided tour of the Blue Mosque is included with the Istanbul Tourist Pass®.

Click here to have more information about this amazing tour included in your Pass!

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Blue Mosque

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