The Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Ahmed I between 1609 and 1616.

The mosque's most distinctive feature is its six minarets, which was a controversial decision at the time of its construction, as the only other mosque with six minarets was the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca. The Sultan solved the controversy by sending his architect to add a seventh minaret to the Masjid al-Haram.

The mosque's interior is decorated with over 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles, predominantly blue in color, hence its name. The tiles are arranged in intricate patterns and feature designs of flowers, trees, and geometric shapes.

The Blue Mosque is still an active mosque and open to visitors outside of prayer times. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance.

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