Hagia Sophia is the most precious jewel of Istanbul with its history going back 1500 years. Hagia Sophia is at the top of everyone’s list of things to do in Istanbul. In this article, you can find both the Hagia Sophia guided tour options and the necessary information for the self-guided tour. This post is quite long as it’s an article where you can find everything about … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Guided Tour Tickets 2022
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Hagia Sophia Interior & Exterior Photos 2022
Hagia Sophia is one of the most important structures built in history. This 1500-year-old structure is a must-see for those who come to Istanbul. However, there are many people who want to get to know Hagia Sophia even though they cannot come to the city. As a local guide, I would like to introduce Hagia Sophia with photos taken from inside and outside. First of all, it … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Interior & Exterior Photos 2022
Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee and Hours 2022
Hagia Sophia is among the most popular historical artifacts in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia, which has served as a museum for many years, was converted into a mosque again in 2020. Thus, Hagia Sophia entrance fee and opening hours have also changed. Hagia Sophia is located in Sultanahmet, Istanbul's most touristic district. This 1500-year-old historical monument is visited by an … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee and Hours 2022
Uncovering The Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
The mosaics in Hagia Sophia are the traces of a lost civilization that have survived to the present day. Hagia Sophia was built in 537 and remained a church for 900 years. However, the mosaics inside were controversial even in those years. After 1453, Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman period and remained a mosque for about 500 years. The building … [Read more...] about Uncovering The Mosaics of Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia History, Architecture, Facts
Hagia Sophia is undoubtedly one of the structures that changed the history of architecture. It remained as the world’s biggest monotheistic temple for 1000 years. Hagia Sophia served as a church for 900 years, and as a mosque for 500 years and then as a museum for 85 years. However, it was converted to a mosque again in July 2020. As an experienced tour guide who has … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia History, Architecture, Facts