Definitely need to visit. In May 2024, the entry price is 25 euros per person.
You can "pick up" a guide on the street right next to the ticket office. I advise you to find someone else and go together. They gave 50 euros to the guide for 6 people (he asked for the same amount for two).
A ticket inside for tourists costs up to ten dollars. And there's really nothing to watch. No one is allowed down except the Turks. Perhaps if you are a Muslim and somehow you can prove it, then they will let you down.
Amazing, incomparable, magnificent, exciting, mesmerizing, majestic, beautiful - there are not enough words to describe the admiration! A must-visit in Istanbul!
See original · Русский
3
Владимир Святославович
Level 21 Local Expert
October 19
An important historical place. This should be protected. Very beautiful, majestic.
See original · Русский
Александр Шмелев
Level 10 Local Expert
June 2
If you've seen something in your life and said wow how cool... Then believe me, when you see this sabor, you will understand that it has only become cool now. A real wonder of the world built during the Byzantine Empire!!! There is 1 logical question why 1.5 thousand years ago they built like this, but now they can't.
Mashallah! I did not see such beauty, I bought a ticket for 900 tl, it was expensive, and I also went in from the other side (for free)
See original · Русский
2
А
Андрей Т.
Level 11 Local Expert
October 23
25 euros for admission. But you are not at the call of faith, so for this money only the balcony of the second floor. The structure is incredible, in truth, something can be seen better from the galleries. But in general, I would wait until they let me walk from below again
See original · Русский
3
Ш
шенол карадемир
Level 30 Local Expert
June 1, 2023
The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is an outstanding monument of Byzantine and world architecture, a symbol of the "golden age" of Byzantium, which is sometimes called the "eighth wonder of the world".
The cathedral is named after the wisdom of God (from the Greek sofia — wisdom).
The Cathedral (Mosque) of St. Sophia includes two religions: Christian and Muslim. Built in 537, the cathedral was repaired and restored many times, and until 2020 it was a museum. Its official name sounded like the "Hagia Sophia Museum".
See original · Русский
7
Унжаков Андрей
Level 20 Local Expert
October 6
The facade is being restored from the entrance side. It doesn't stand out from the outside, but inside it's WoW. The entrance for two is about 1960lir (for 20 minutes it is expensive), but there is no regret.
See original · Русский
1
.
... ...
Level 15 Local Expert
December 15
Definitely worth a visit. And also go to the museum. After the museum, you will get a complete impression. I recommend it!
See original · Русский
А
Алексей
Level 9 Local Expert
May 20
The ticket in May 24th is 25 euros per person, there are a lot of tourists, it works from 9:00, in the morning with the opening it is best to visit, there is Internet around, 100 liras the cost of an audio guide.
One of the main attractions of Istanbul! It is interesting both as a museum, as an architectural monument, and as a religious object. We try to be here every time we visit Istanbul!
The most beautiful place. It's breathtaking. It is incomprehensible to the mind how much effort and labor was invested in the construction and how wonderful it turned out to be 😍🤍
It's a pity that now it's a mosque and they only let you on the second floor
See original · Русский
1
Ольга Смирнова
Level 7 Local Expert
March 12
A century-old history. The place of baptism of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga. After visiting St. Sophia by the ambassadors of Prince Vladimir, they decided to choose Orthodoxy and the baptism of Russia. Guided tour with audio guide, only on the top floor.
See original · Русский
3
О
Орлов Сергей
Level 24 Local Expert
September 20
An iconic and historical place. We took the tour and were completely delighted!
One of the most beautiful places in Istanbul!
A functioning mosque! Admission is free, but there are long queues - be patient! It's worth enduring to see the beauty of the oldest Byzantine Cathedral!