The inside of the mosque includes various shades of blue, gold and white with wooden accents. Victor Besa / The National The colour blue holds profound significance in Islamic aesthetics.

Visitors say this mosque offers stunning architecture inside and out. It can, however, get busy, so consider arriving early. And remember, the Blue Mosque is an active religious site, so dress ...

This white, blue and gold building spreads over ... Almost every wall inside Astana's Grand Mosque is covered in carvings, mosaics or gold. The swirling patterns seen on the carpet are featured ...