the blue mosque (sultanahmet mosque) iconic mosque in istanbul, turkey

tree winter branch spring flower snow plant tower lighting twig leaf bird streetlight autumn sculpture landmark sky spire steeple blue mosque sultanahmet iconic istanbul turkey sedefkar mehmet aga began building famous 1609 completed construction 1616 one talented architects ottoman era 17th century pupil wellknown architect mimar sinan sultan ahmed 39aph39 endowed glory strength splendor true center surrounded history visible aspect