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Oh man, today I went with a friend to the Rüstem Paşa Camii, and I was so amazed! I've seen Agia Sophia and honestly it didn't seem that amazing to me, maybe it was the construction. But this place was so peaceful and incredibly beautiful! If you ever have the chance to go, you definitely should! It's lovely beyond compare! And so tiny and spiritual. You can just sit in there and breath. I think maybe this has made me want to see more Camii. I saw Eyüp Sultan Camii when I first got to Turkey on a school trip and it wasn't all that incredibly either, there were so many tourists, but now maybe I will go hunting for these little mosques because they're just so wonderful! I've included some pictures to inspire anyone reading this to go see for themselves!
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The Isa Bey mosque, constructed in 1375 has stunning architecture and is open to visitors outside prayer times. Enter into a large courtyard and through a side door is the immaculate prayer section. More about Selcuk - http://turkishtravelblog.com/selcuk-town-turkey-travel/© Natalie Sayin
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Matt Lauer of MSNBC reports from the Blue Mosque, as part of "where in the world is Matt Lauer."
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The Kumbet mosque is also known as the Church of 12 Apostles http://turkishtravelblog.com/kumbet-mosque-church-of-12-apostles/
© Turkish Travel Blog
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Inside of the Kumbet mosque in Kars city centre. Also called the Church of 12 Apostles
© Turkish Travel Blog
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An old, village mosque in the region of Machael, Artvin, Turkey. Read more about that region here http://turkishtravelblog.com/category/destinations/black-sea-region/
© Turkish Travel Blog
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This pillar gives you an idea of how huge, and high, the Sultan Ahmet mosque actually is.
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The pillars in the Sultan Ahmet Mosque are massive.
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The minbar is where sermons are given, it has steps leading up to the top as can be seen in the background.
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Tourists remove their shoes and put them in bags before entering the Sultan Ahmet Mosque. If you want to visit the mosque, you must also dress modestly, with long pants and long-sleeve shirts at least to the elbows and knees. Skirts are also okay as long as they go below the knees, and ladies tops should not have low neck lines.
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This is the place where Muslims ceremonially wash themselves before entering the Sultan Ahmet Mosque for prayers.
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Since the Sultan Ahmet Mosque is at the top of the list for any Istanbul tour, the lines can be long. It's better to go later in the day or at lunch time.
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