Once a church, then a Byzantine cathedral, later a mosque and now a monument, this iconic building is a national treasure.
Hagia Sophia
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Reviews of Hagia Sophia
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5/5 - Excellent
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6 Jan 2020Incredible
5/5 - Excellent
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6 Dec 2019A fascinating visit to one of the modern wonders of the world. Do the tour with the Istanbul pass so that you learn what you are looking at
5/5 - Excellent
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25 Nov 2019Must see when in Istanbul. Absolutely spectacular!
5/5 - Excellent
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12 Nov 2019lovely building despite restoration going on inside
5/5 - Excellent
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4 Nov 2019I always go here when I visit. It's one of my favourite buildings in Istanbul. The harmony and respect between Islam and Christianity is touching but the architecture is spectacular when you consider how old it actually is. Don't forget to touch the lucky spot on the weeping column (to the right as you exit the main mosque).
5/5 - Excellent
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30 Oct 2019Go early and beat the crowds
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