The Sultanahmet mosque is better known as Blue mosque. Not an original name, as lots of mosques are called that way. On the outside it is vaguely blue because of the roofs, but it is supposed to be called blue because of the tiled dome on the inside. We think Sultanahmet is a better name.

Because the mosque is well known and in the historic centre, there are a lot of tourists. Actually, it is pretty crowded here. And you have to carry your shoes in a bag, because you leave through another exit than you came in. Both contribute to a less-liking of this mosque. But the doorknobs are great.