Finally made it to the Blue Mosque, joining the long queue rather than listening to a local who told us to go through the courtyard, as it was quicker. Listen to the locals is my new mantra!
Amazing space but, unfortunately with all us tourists milling around, the religious significance is slightly lost so the overall feeling you experience in the Blue Mosque is less than what it should be. (Unless you are good at blocking out everyone around you!)
After visiting the Blue Mosque we made our way across the Hippodrome to the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum in the Ibrahim Pasha Palace. What an amazing place! Such a lovely courtyard and gorgeous carpets that, even though they are centuries old, still retain their brilliant colour. Really a worthwhile visit.
Amazing space but, unfortunately with all us tourists milling around, the religious significance is slightly lost so the overall feeling you experience in the Blue Mosque is less than what it should be. (Unless you are good at blocking out everyone around you!)
After visiting the Blue Mosque we made our way across the Hippodrome to the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum in the Ibrahim Pasha Palace. What an amazing place! Such a lovely courtyard and gorgeous carpets that, even though they are centuries old, still retain their brilliant colour. Really a worthwhile visit.
Carpets, carpets and more carpets
13th century Lotto type carpet.
16th century prayer rug.
17th century prayer rug.
17th century Persian carpet with vase from Topkapi.
17th century Iznik tile picture of Ka'ba
Courtyard in the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum
Blue Mosque as seen from the Turkish & Islamic Art Museum
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