Istanbul: The Blue Mosque

Published: Jan. 28, 2009, 3 p.m.

b"Istanbul offers a good opportunity to better understand Islam. Visitors are welcome to visit historic mosques \\u2014 such as the Blue Mosque, nicknamed because of its blue tiles \\u2014 and at the same time experience a religion that still packs the house. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series \\u2014 including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more \\u2014 visit www.ricksteves.com."