Age
0+
Group size
1-4
Transport
Indoors
Language
English
Duration
1 hour
About this experience
Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul's must-see attractions, drawing travelers from all over the world. I will pre-purchase tickets for you and skip the line - you will get inside without waiting in line. Discover how the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom transformed into the Great Mosque of Hagia Sophia. Admire the Byzantine frescoes and mosaics, unraveling the embedded meanings and symbols within them.
What to Expect
I will show you all the significant mosaics of the temple, decrypt their plots and symbolism. I will also tell you:
- How the temple was constructed and completed
- How Islam and Christianity coexist under one dome
- The role Hagia Sophia played in the history of world architecture
- Where Princess Olga was baptized
- How the schism of the Christian Church into Orthodoxy and Catholicism occurred
- How the Ottomans painted, preserved, and restored Hagia Sophia mosaics
And much more!
Organizational Details
- Entrance tickets are paid separately - €27 per person
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour for you
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