About this experience
The Hagia Sophia is not only a holy place for many people, but also an enduring symbol of Turkey's history and architecture. All Istanbul guests strive to visit here - with me, you will be able to enter, bypassing the queue for entrance tickets. I will introduce you to the amazing destiny of this monument. You will learn why and how the Hagia Sophia was built, hear about its innovations and unique mosaics.
What to Expect
As a licensed guide, I will help you purchase entrance tickets without waiting in line and lead you inside. There you will explore the interior and understand the connection of the cathedral with other examples of Ottoman and world architecture.
You will learn:
- Why in Byzantium they decided to build the Hagia Sophia, how they chose the location, and how the construction went
- What the architectural details of the building and the famous mosaics say
- How Hagia Sophia changed with the arrival of the Ottomans and how the great architect Sinan saved the cathedral
- Why Hagia Sophia was transformed into a museum and what disputes are ongoing about this
Organizational Details
Additionally, the visit to Hagia Sophia is paid on the spot – 30 euros per person.
