The nickname of this 17th-century structure refers to the brilliant color of its tiled interior.
Blue Mosque
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Monuments of Ottoman Empire Tour - Skip the Line Tickets
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3.8 out of 5 with 250 reviews
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Activity duration is 21 hours
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Reviews of Blue Mosque
4.4
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5/5 - Excellent
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23 Jan 2020Travel is easy with train.
4/5 - Good
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6 Jan 2020under renovation so very little open
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
31 Dec 2019massively under repair which really spoilt the visit
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveller
10 Dec 2019Currently undergoing renovation so rather disappointing inside. The views from a distance are still superb though
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveller
6 Dec 2019The Blue Mosque is being renovated long term I believe so not much to see
5/5 - Excellent
HM
26 Nov 2019Currently under construction so you won't get to see much.
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