Turkey

Turkey- Nation of two worlds

It doesn’t need to be stated that Globalization has spread throughout this world at a rampant rate and it does not seem to be decreasing this growth rate. Today, every nation is within its reach and it is only further integrating the whole world into one seamless entity. Those who may have treated as a fad that will cease after a few years have come to realize that it is clearly not so. As of now, every nation in the whole world has come to welcome it to a great extent because of the benefits it may bring at times reluctantly so. Turkey is one of the Shining examples of a transition that has been brought about by globalization.

History revolving
In the early ages, Turkey had been the center of some of the strongest and most widespread empires on earth and has been the active seat of many powerful and significant rulers. Although Turkey is not the same nation it was ages ago and is a mere reflection of its once attained overwhelming strength, it is yet a very developed and highly sophisticated nation. The development can be attributed to a change in the mental attitude of the Turkish who have generously welcomed the change that had been brought about in it.

The beginning of change
The earliest Developments in Turkey can be traced back to the late 18th century, when there were many developments brought about by the government such as the establishment of many Education Institutes of science and technology. Today its colleges stand as some of the most venerable revered and oldest of colleges of technology and are admired by aspiring students all over the world. Turkey also has made significant infrastructural leap and has become a centre of trade and commerce and has businesses of all measure established within in it; both domestic and foreign.

Present scenario
Yet, with all the massive developments programs, Turkey still abides by many old traditional with a strong and an unyielding fervor. People of Turkey still have traditional manners reminiscent of old times and are very dignified and serene in their behaviorisms. At the same time, they are also very accepting and welcoming to others.

The Blue Mosque in Turkey

The famous blue mosque commonly known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque After the 14th Sultan Ahmed, who commissioned its construction. It took nearly seven years to build the mosque. The famous mosque was constructed in the locality of the mansion of the Byzantine monarchs which had to be demolished. The spoils of the war were supposed to fund the construction and since Ahmed had no victories he had to fund it from existing funds. The design of the mosque consolidates both Ottoman and Byzantine architecture.

The Architecture Design of the Blue Mosque

The most striking feature of the covering is the magnificent domes that cascade down from the great central dome. The name “blue mosque” comes from the color of the tiles of the interior since none of the exteriors is blue. A notable characteristic of the blue mosque is that it has six minarets since it is very rare to have extra than four. The Chief Entrance Is At the West Although Tourist and No Worshippers Use the Entrance in the North. An iron chain hangs from the western entry in order to guarantee that the Sultan, who was the only character allowed entering on bareback, had to lower his head each time he came.

The Internal Design

The inside is lit by more than 250 stained glass windows and many candleholders. The lanterns inside the mosque were once covered with gold and gems although they have bee pillaged or removed from the museums. The tiles at the lower levels are traditional in design, while at the museum level their design is of flowers, fruit, and cypresses. The floors are spread with carpets, which are often replaced with new ones due to wear. The most important ingredient in the mosque is the mihrab, which is made of engraved marble. The mosque is designed in such a way that everybody in the mosque can see and listen the Imam.

Why Visit the Blue Mosque

The blue mosque gives any visitor a chance to see the kind of architecture that was there during the great Ottoman Empire. It enables the visitors to appreciate the culture of the turkey people. You want to know and learn more about turkey and the famous Ottoman Empire just book a plane to turkey and visit the mosque.