Visit Hagia Sophia
- Art & Culture
- Unesco World Heritage
- Essential
Hagia Sophia: How to get there?
In the heart of Istanbul
Hagia Sophia: See when to go?
All year round
Hagia Sophia: For how long?
A few hours
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The Santa Sophia Basilica, built in the 6th century, was converted into a mosque when Constantinople fell to the Ottomans. It became the famous Hagia Sophia Museum it now is in 1934.
Hagia Sophia: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Once one of the most important religious buildings in the world, Hagia Sophia has been deconsecrated and is a museum nowadays.
My suggestion
To have a better understanding of the historical importance of this place, and enjoy your visit to the full, I recommend you hire a local guide.
The Santa Sophia Basilica, built in the 6th century, was converted into a mosque when Constantinople fell to the Ottomans. It became the famous Hagia Sophia Museum it now is in 1934.
My suggestion
For a better understanding of the place and to get the most out of the visit, find about its history beforehand or take your own guide with you, as there is not much information available once inside.
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