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Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)

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Closed Now: 09:00 - 17:00
Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122, Turkey
Open today: 09:00 - 17:00
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This architectural marvel displays 30 million gold tiles throughout its interior, and a wide, flat dome which was a bold engineering feat at the time it was constructed in the 6th century.
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Awesome Architecture
One of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces in Istanbul. Words cant even describe it. You should definitely pay a visit and see for yourself. You will have to pay for the entrance but you can also use Museum Card to get access.
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Date of experience: April 2019
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world’s largest cathedral
Hagia Sophia Once the world’s largest cathedral, the Hagia Sophia was erected in 537 AD as a Byzantine basilica before it was converted into an Ottoman mosque in 1453. Still as jaw-droppingly stunning as the day it was finished, the Hagia Sophia is now a museum that welcomes…
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Date of experience: January 2020
Must Place to Visit
Hagia Sophia is truly one of the best attractions in Istanbul. It is a great example of both [Greek Orthodox] Christian and Muslim cultures. HS is magnificent historical and cultural monument. We visited it "off-season" and could have easily done that without the "skip the line"…
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Date of experience: December 2019
Beautiful historic building to visit
I was very amazed to see many parts of the history of the building. I highly recoommend to go with a tour guide so they explain all the details.
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Date of experience: December 2019
Very Special
Hagia Sophia is one of the mist amazing places on earth. Whenever I come to Istanbul, I rush to Hagia Sophia.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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