It's also one of the biggest tourist draws in Istanbul. Sultan Ahmed I was determined to build a mosque that rivaled the ...

Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early.

The Blue Mosque is a striking memento of Istanbul’s nearly 500-year stint as the imperial capital of the Ottoman Empire, making it an architectural destination as well as a house of worship.

Stories of devotion, pride, and artistry live within the walls of Istanbul’s mosques. There are more than 3,000 of these places of worship in Turkey ’s largest city, ranging from grand ...

Pope Francis waves to journalists as he stands by Istanbul Mufti Rahmi Yaran upon their arrival to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014.

Pope Francis Prays in Istanbul's Blue Mosque Published Nov 29, 2014 at 12:54 PM EST Updated Mar 07, 2016 at 4:15 PM EST ...