The 'Blue Mosque', famous for its six minarets and hand-painted blue tiles, is a historic landmark in which city?

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Istanbul

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque earned its famous nickname from the more than 20,000 hand-painted blue ceramic tiles that line its interior walls. It is architecturally unique for featuring six minarets, a design choice that caused a sensation when it was constructed in the early 17th century. This landmark remains an active place of worship and is a defining feature of the Istanbul skyline.

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