One of the earliest buildings of its kind to have six minarets, it was designed by Sedefer Mehmed Aga at the request of Sultan Ahmed I.
The public kitchens built into this structure were destroyed in 1970 but soon restored and incorporated into the School of Industrial Art. An iron chain hangs at the entrance to this building's courtyard to force horseback riders to duck their heads. One of its most notable features resulted when its architect misheard the patron's request to include gold in the design, and the calligraphy on its interior is attributed to (*) Gubari. This building's central courtyard features a hexagonal fountain, and it is supported by huge pillars called the "elephant's feet." One of the earliest buildings of its kind to have six minarets, it was designed by Sedefer Mehmed Aga at the request of Sultan Ahmed I. For 10 points, name this building in Istanbul nicknamed for the color of the tiles along its interior, the national mosque of Turkey.
The public kitchens built into this structure were destroyed in 1970 but soon restored and incorporated into the School of Industrial Art.
{Blue Mosque} [accept {Sultan Ahmed Mosque} before mentioned]