An absolute immersion into the depths of centuries... There are no words to describe the impressions and sensations. It is better to visit once to see and feel the incredible atmosphere of this place! For those who will visit, please note that the entrance ticket is sold to the Top Caps and the church of St. Irene, you will not buy separately in the Top caps. You can buy separately to the church of St. Irene, but then if you decide to visit the Top caps another time you will have to overpay. And the payment is only in Turkish lira, so when you get there for an excursion, change the day before to Turkish lira
It may seem that there is nothing to see there. The church is just beginning to be restored, the interior is empty, only traces of mosaics that once decorated the walls. But this cathedral, built in the 6th century as a Christian one, has never been Muslim. With the arrival of the Ottomans, it was simply closed. If you are "stuck" by stones with a thousand-year history, you will understand.. Entrance is paid, included in the ticket price to Topkapi