Hagia Sophia
religious_site · Istanbul · Turkey
- Address
- Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı 1, 34122 Fatih
- Links
- Google Maps
About
A 6th-century Byzantine cathedral turned mosque, with a vast dome and gold mosaics.
Good to know
- Check current entry rules and visiting hours, as it functions as a mosque.
- Dress modestly; women cover their heads.
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