Come after 17 o'clock! The mosque is empty, there is no queue! You'll be alone. In the morning, the queue is for 2 hours. Closed clothes are sold next to the cash registers, but it is better to choose a closed option in advance.
The most magnificent temple, which is more than 1,500 years old. During this time, the temple was looted by the Ottoman Empire and the Crusaders, but it still delights with its grandeur and beauty, just imagine how it looked before the looting!!! Be sure to read its history, there is little that can compare with the scale of construction now. By the way, all Turkish mosques are built in the likeness of St. Sophia Cathedral (that's how much the temple impressed the Ottomans). It was also this temple that became the beginning of the baptism of Russia.
It looks beautiful, but the most important thing is its history, including those related to the Russian Empire and our state. You can take a tour of the mosque, but everywhere they write that it's free, but in fact it's not, and the cost is kind of wild in my opinion.
It was the first facility in Istanbul.
Of course it's impressive. But it would be even cooler if you could feel it all from the first floor.... But they don't let you in there.
Christian images are covered up.
Well, the price for foreigners for admission (25 euros) is also touching....
The church itself (the mosque is beautiful), but a 50 euro ticket per person is a rip-off, if you buy it through qr near the entrance, they say at the ticket offices you can buy it for 25.
By making Sofia a mosque, Erdogan made a big mistake. Many prophecies say that very soon this Temple will be Orthodox again. Well, let's see.
The size of this great Temple is amazing. Slimness, the air inside. An incredible place. Sofia is not a mosque in spirit, and never will be) whatever the Turks depict in it.
For Russian money, 7 for two, now in the heat of 38 degrees, it's not clear where to go, you're standing here, you're standing there, then it turned out to be wrong again, you're standing, and the whole temple was bypassed in 7 minutes, don't go there, it's closed, nonsense
A monumental structure. We were in 2022 with an individual tour. Fascinating views and frescoes. It is a pity that it has not been restored for a long time
One of the world's most famous places in Istanbul and Turkey. There is a fully manicured area around. Further along the streets you can arrange a good promenade.
In Istanbul, how not to visit.
A huge beautiful temple, from where the history of the Orthodoxy of Russia began.
Unfortunately, the ancient Christian frescoes are almost all destroyed or closed.
An amazingly beautiful place of incredible energy. Yes, there are long queues, there are a lot of people inside, but it's worth it. Do you understand why the ambassadors of Vladimir the Great decided to be Orthodox
The ambivalent impression of the building. A large and ancient TEMPLE. For all Orthodox, this is a TEMPLE. And let the frescoes be hung and prayer is sung, but this is a GREAT TEMPLE.
The mosque itself is very beautiful and has a rich history, BUT has the entrance to this mosque been paid for! And the price per person is 25 euros! This is blasphemy, firstly, and secondly, it was possible to put at least a lower price if they decided to make money on tourists
Admission is free, around the clock,you need handkerchiefs inside, they sell disposable ones for 30 rubles. You can't wear shorts, women come in trousers
As of January 2024, the entrance for tourists is only on the 2nd floor, the ticket price is 600 liras. Downstairs, the entrance to the mosque is for Muslims only. Beautiful, large-scale, expensive. You need to look at it once
It will make a very strong impression. The history of construction and changes in the interactive museum about the cathedral mosque is well described.
Very expensive
I will not retell Wikipedia, but just share my thoughts. The cathedral has great value for Christians, for Muslims, for history, for literature, culture, for UNESCO, and so on. Because it is a masterpiece of architecture and a great human value. And if you are not interested in it🤔Then you can take amazing photos and videos there.
Hagia Sophia Mosque. One of the largest in Istanbul. Since 23, the entrance has become free. The world-famous monument of Byzantine architecture, Inside you need to take off your shoes, leave them in a cell. Very impressive and breathtaking being in it. You can take a booklet in Russian.
Hagia Sophia was made paid and it definitely did her good. Now you can see the masterpieces of Byzantine iconography of the X-XIII centuries without a crowd.
The greatest temple! He needs to be seen. Tickets are 1200 each and now they are allowed only on the balcony. The main entrance is now only for Turkish citizens, tourists go only to the gallery. Of course, there are a lot of mosaics, but it used to be more soulful downstairs.
Обожаю! Каждый раз когда еду , по несколько раз заходим . Когда был музеем было лучше , сейчас проход бесплатный и народу всегда много . Но ближе к вечеру уже можно спокойно попасть )
The central point of attraction of Constantinople - Hagia Sophia - is an additional wonder of the world and architectural skill, considering that the temple was built in an earthquake-prone region 1.5 thousand years ago.
The place is illuminated for all religions. The temple was erected in honor of the God of Wisdom and is a prototype of Orthodox churches.
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Артём Корепин
Level 6 Local Expert
May 30
Definitely need to visit. In May 2024, the entry price is 25 euros per person.
You can "pick up" a guide on the street right next to the ticket office. I advise you to find someone else and go together. They gave 50 euros to the guide for 6 people (he asked for the same amount for two).
Место с потрясающей энергетикой! Чувствуются всегда какая-то легкость и то, что, наверное, можно описать словом «одухотворённость». Просто побродить по мягким коврам или посидеть в укромном уголке у вековых колонн… удивительные ощущения!
Чтобы не стоять в очередях, лучше всего приходить после 18-19 часов (в ноябре), мы проходили спокойно, и внутри было не очень много людей.
Вход бесплатный, работает круглосуточно (повторюсь, информация актуальна на 8 ноября 22 года).
I definitely advise you to visit! Ideally, take a guide with you, in 2024, February you can find a guide for $ 100
But even if you get there on your own, you will never regret it.
Айя София христианская святыня, христианская церковь в которой молились христиане больше 1400 лет, то есть это место намолено христианами! Это говорит о многом! И превратить христианский собор в мечеть это , я считаю, не уважение не только к христианам, но и к мусульманам... Я отношусь уважительно ко всем религиям, ко всем верующим, но хочется, чтобы также уважительно относились и турецкие мусульмане к христианам. Я не сомневаюсь, что в Турции есть большие и красивые мечети молитесь в своих храмах, намаливайте свои святые места будет больше пользы и для души и для человека!
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Александр Шмелев
Level 10 Local Expert
June 2
If you've seen something in your life and said wow how cool... Then believe me, when you see this sabor, you will understand that it has only become cool now. A real wonder of the world built during the Byzantine Empire!!! There is 1 logical question why 1.5 thousand years ago they built like this, but now they can't.
It's an impressive, incredible story. Be sure to visit.
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Алексей
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May 20
The ticket in May 24th is 25 euros per person, there are a lot of tourists, it works from 9:00, in the morning with the opening it is best to visit, there is Internet around, 100 liras the cost of an audio guide.
I was lucky to visit it when it was still a museum. Definitely need to visit. It's like a Collision, the Parthenon, the Vatican - the center of history.