Hagia Sophia
About
A 1,500-year-old former cathedral and mosque with a vast dome and glittering mosaics.
Good to know
- Modest dress and headscarves for women in prayer areas
- Visitors use an upper gallery
Nearby while you’re here
Combine Hagia Sophia with Basilica Cistern, Topkapı Palace and Blue Mosque for a full day around Sultanahmet.
Eat and drink nearby
Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.
Sample hotels nearby
- Sultanahmet Courtyard Hotel (Sultanahmet), about 200 m away. Sample listing.
- Galata Loft Hotel (Galata), about 2.0 km away. Sample listing.
- Bosphorus Terrace Hotel (Beşiktaş), about 4.4 km away. Sample listing.