Hagia Sophia Mosque
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Cankurtaran
780 m
Sultanahmet
420 m
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467 reviews
November 10
Very unpleasant staff! We went as a group of 10 adults and we were followed by a lady from the security, who was picking on absolutely everything: we were looking at the wrong way and standing in the wrong place, we were asked to move, while in the same aisle there was a huge group with a guide. And so the whole tour we were harassed, criticised and pressed. We were covered, did not break the rules, behaved culturally and talked quietly. In the end, the lady called the head of security, and then we couldn't stand it and got indignant. The lady was never able to explain what rules we had broken and what she didn't like. After paying 25 euros we were subjected to reprisals. This is not hospitable and absolutely inappropriate! Shame on you, security staff. Don't overstep your authority by hating people based on nationality or religion.
August 19
So dangerous to be there. There are a lot of street sellers and pickpockets around.
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November 13
A stunning cathedral, everything is very majestic inside, just a huge space that you want to consider. In 1453, the Ottoman troops who entered Constantinople looted St. Sophia Cathedral, then it was still Christian. But it was not completely destroyed, but converted into a mosque and named Aya‑Sophia. At the entrance to the mosque, shoes must be removed, there are special storage boxes. If possible, be sure to visit this legendary building, which is the greatest symbol of Istanbul.
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