Visiting the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are essential on any Istanbul itinerary—but visiting ... as there will be the largest number of folks inside the mosque to actually pray.

There is no admission fee, and restrooms, a cafe and a gift shop are available inside. For more information, visit the Blue Mosque's website. Best of Istanbul: 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided ...

Istanbul is known for its incredible Ottoman-era (and beyond) architecture and that extends to its mosques and other places of worship. The Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque tend to be the first to ...

Nestled within Istanbul's historic Fatih ... described their time at this mosque as "amazing" and "peaceful," adding that it is just as stunning as the Blue Mosque and cannot be missed.

Much like a football match, a visitor’s Istanbul is very much a city of ... sights than any city has a right to – not least the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and Topkapı Palace.

Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents ... Just across from Hagia Sophia stands the Blue Mosque, another ...

Narrator: Nicholson was actually inspired by the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. He had visited the mosque, and the interior domed ceiling made him want to design a home from the inside out.

Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...

Inside, all is calm ... a few streets away from the Blue Mosque. There you will find a healthy proportion of Istanbul residents among the holidaymakers – all enjoying a seafood-forward menu ...