The Blue Mosque

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Mosque
gptkbp:accessibility Open to visitors
gptkbp:admission_fee Free entry
gptkbp:admissionFee Grand entrance gate
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Sedefkar_Mehmed_Agha
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Large domes and arches
gptkbp:artwork Mosaics_and_tiles
gptkbp:capacity 10,000 worshippers
gptkbp:code Modest dress required
gptkbp:community_role Community gathering place
gptkbp:communityEvents Hosts community events occasionally
gptkbp:completed 1616
gptkbp:cuisine Nearby restaurants offer local cuisine
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Part_of_Turkey's_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol_of_Istanbul
gptkbp:culturalEvents Occasional cultural events held
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Site for cultural exchange
gptkbp:decoratedWith Calligraphy and stained glass
gptkbp:famous_for Its beautiful blue tiles
gptkbp:famousFor Its stunning architecture
gptkbp:features blue tiles
six minarets
gptkbp:festivals Occasional cultural festivals held
gptkbp:floors Carpeted
gptkbp:function Active place of worship
gptkbp:height 64 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance Important_historical_site_in_Turkey
gptkbp:historicalContext Early 17th century
gptkbp:historicalEvent Sultan_Ahmed_I_commissioned_the_mosque
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Blue Mosque
gptkbp:influence Influenced later mosque designs
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Hagia_Sophia
gptkbp:interiorFeatures Large prayer hall
gptkbp:landscape Large courtyard with fountain
gptkbp:lighting Chandeliers
gptkbp:location gptkb:Istanbul
gptkbp:locationType Public space
gptkbp:maintenance Regular maintenance required
gptkbp:nearby_attractions Yes
Near_Hagia_Sophia_and_Topkapi_Palace
gptkbp:opening_hours Varies by season
gptkbp:photography Popular photography site
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Sultan_Ahmed_Mosque
gptkbp:public_transport_access Accessible by public transport
gptkbp:religion Islam
gptkbp:renovated Various over the years
gptkbp:significance Cultural and historical landmark
gptkbp:stadium Main dome is 43 meters high
gptkbp:style gptkb:Ottoman_architecture
gptkbp:supportRole Educational tours available
gptkbp:surroundings gptkb:Sultanahmet_Square
gptkbp:symbolism Represents_Islamic_faith
gptkbp:tour Available for visitors
Guided historical tours available
gptkbp:tourism Significant impact on local economy
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitors Millions annually