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Hagia Sophia
(Ayasofya)
Historic and Protected Site
Cankurtaran, Fatih
"Discover amazing Hagia Sophia with official Tour Guide Mutlu Deveci."(30 Tips)
"Must visit to have an idea of Byzantine art."(14 Tips)
"The most beautiful Greek Orthodox Church in the world."(11 Tips)
"Amazing mixture of islamic and christian architecture.."(7 Tips)
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Ζωή ΕυσταθίουMarch 27, 2017Byzantine reveals from history and the glory stands in front of your eyes ❤️
Mehmet CanFebruary 2, 2013Dont forget to visit the museum shop, very high quality objects with v.reasonable prices
Biswaroop TodiSeptember 20, 2015Just think if it's possible to be built today with all the available resources and technology.
Nacho SierraSeptember 29, 2012Astonishing indoors. And beautiful outdoors. Plan at least 1 hour to enjoy its visit.
Biser DosevApril 14, 2018Impressive building from VI century. Unfortunately the mosaics are not fully recovered and there are still restoration works.
Sultan Z. Al-ShehriApril 28, 2013Mesmerizing experience. A place built on two religions. Now, a place to enjoy human heritage..
Valeria KadjaiaAugust 31, 2017Combination of religions. Huge site with richest history in every step
Mohammed AlfalahSeptember 14, 2016The collision of two different Abrahamic's religion,Islam and Christianity, was amazing.
Christoph LöhrDecember 8, 2014Did you find the signs upstairs, carved into the marble balustrade by vikings?
MH AhmadMay 25, 2014Ayasofya or Hagia Sophia is a symbol of Muslim overcome Christian. When captured, nobody killed and most Christians reverted to Islam. Proud to be Muslim!
Ahmad Al ZaabiAugust 16, 2015Architects, Classical interior decor, designs, arches and Islamic history
Raakin RollSeptember 17, 2016Beyond beautiful and rich history. A location that was once a mosque turned to Church then back to Mosque. A place where both major monotheistic faiths come together. We spent a few hours here!
- HeyTripsterAugust 28, 2019
chrysalicNovember 17, 2011Don't forget to make a wish at the thumb hole. Make sure you managed to turn it 360 degree! :D
MarcosMay 22, 2011This is the place inside Sofia that the romans believed to be the center of earth! Right below the big dome
Abraam EfthymiadisMarch 29, 2019History monument and has to stay like that. No more changes are necessary
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Hagia Sophia, Ayasofya, Αγία Σοφία Mosque of the religious world, for the christian and muslim communities.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- April 15–October 25
- Mon–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
+90 212 522 17 50
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