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The fascinating Sultan Ahmet mosque
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The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultanahmet Camii) is a historical mosque in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. During the construction of magnificent mosque, he has worked as simple worker all day, and according to a narration of his daughter, who saw his father in a dream after his death, he earned place in paradise just because he worked in the construction like a simple worker. Like many other mosques, it also comprises a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become a popular tourist attraction.
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- Uploaded on April 26, 2012
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- Camera: SAMSUNG ES55 / VLUU ES55 / SAMSUNG SL102
- Taken on 2012/04/22 09:23:33
- Exposure: 0.004s (1/250)
- Focal Length: 6.30mm
- F/Stop: f/8.400
- ISO Speed: ISO80
- Exposure Bias: 0.00 EV
- No flash
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i v a n n a, on December 1, said:
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Pantelis65, on December 1, said:
Wonderful photo and beautiful composition! Like, friendly greetings Pantelis.
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Berthelé Marie-Franc…, on December 26, said:
like 177 pour la belle composition ;MARIE-FRANCE
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Martin Krepelin, on December 30, said:
Great image, like. Best wishes. 2013
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stig.berge, on January 1, said:
Life behind bars!
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drku, on January 25, said:
Ein faszinierender Bildaufbau, Like 179.
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Nice image, Like, Greetings from Puerto Rico...JeO112.
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Martin Krepelin, on February 10, said:
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Feika, on February 26, said:
Very nice composed special coloring.YS.
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ChiefTech, on March 5, said:
Interesting photo!
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Nguyễn Lê, on March 5, said:
Nice shot, nice view!
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Ovidiu Anca, on April 29, said:
Good angle! LIKE. Best wishes!
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Valerio Manassero, on May 3, said:
Beautiful photo! Like+ fav Greetings from Italy! Valerio
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Ahmet Bekir, on May 3, said:
Many thanks my panoramio friends for visit, likes and comments...greetings , Ahmet
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