Hagia Sophia Mosque
1037 reviews
July 15, 2024
It delights with its huge size and, of course, history! There was a queue, it was big, but it was pretty fast. The interior is beautiful, but restoration is required in some places. It is mandatory to visit!
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January 30
Very beautiful inside. I was impressed by the scale and the large space inside.
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April 6, 2024
Tandem-atmospheric ["Muslim details against the background of Christian frescoes and mosaics excite the mind"] holy (prayer) place ["After visiting St. Sophia by the ambassadors of Prince Vladimir, they decided to choose Orthodoxy and the baptism of Russia"], because "In ancient times - a Christian temple (which is more than 1,500 years old), and now there is a functioning mosque and museum"!!
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March 7
I'm waiting for the next reassessment of power over her. 25€ for going to the top- no. It doesn't look like the pictures. In general, it didn't work out somehow.
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March 23, 2024
One of the most interesting and beautiful places in Istanbul, the frescoes act magnetically, I want to watch. There was not enough story about the place, the history, we used to take a tour, it is more impressive with an interesting description, for some reason they were not allowed on the first floor, it is interesting to look up at the columns, the dome
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November 5, 2024
I do not recommend this place for tourists. Only if you want to spend over a lot of time waiting in line and waste the amount for the entrance ticket. It's better to walk around the city and have a snack with dessert San Sebastian, and admire this place from the street, believe me, it will be more useful this way
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July 17, 2024
It is a large building, but only the second floor is available for guests of the country.
Women are not allowed without a headscarf. Men in shorts were allowed in, but it was 30 degrees, maybe they didn't find fault with that. To the left of the cash registers, you can buy synthetic disposable shawls and stoles to cover your head and legs. It's very hot in them, and the room itself is stuffy.
The cathedral (mosque) looks tired, but it is interesting that it became the architectural progenitor of subsequent mosques built nearby - I think it's cool.
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July 3, 2024
An iconic place. It's worth a visit. But if you visit on your own, it's better to come for tickets by 9 o'clock, while there is no queue and groups. It's already 10 o'clock.There's a big queue in the morning. They only allow access to the 2nd floor for Christians, the first one was closed. Men are better off in trousers, so as not to buy a cape below the waist, and the female sex in headscarves, you can buy them at the box office.
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April 24
Very impressive. Thanks for the advice at the museum ticket office. " First to the museum, then to Sofia" But the price is 50 euros! It's not a pity!
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September 19, 2024
Be sure to visit, an amazing experience, both outside and inside, stock up on thick wool socks, otherwise your feet will freeze. It is better to have a guided tour or miss a lot of interesting things.
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November 28, 2024
In my opinion, the entrance should be free or for a nominal fee. I consider it a big mistake for Turkey to turn a Byzantine temple into a mosque. It would be more identical and historically fair to leave this magnificent building as a Christian temple of the Byzantine era. There are so many mosques in Istanbul
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November 13, 2024
The cathedral evokes strange feelings, today it is a mosque, but in fact a Christian church! The Turks have covered the icons with their prayers and do not let anyone down except Muslims! Access is only to the 2nd floor, where Christian frescoes are still visible! It's hard to believe, there are so many mosques around, but Muslims go there in droves...
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January 25
One of the must-see places in Istanbul. A large and beautiful mosque
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February 13
Not impressed, we expected more. Inadequately expensive tickets. An interesting museum with an interactive tour
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December 14, 2024
A mega structure, the scale is impressive, especially inside, you wonder HOW and how long it was built? (the question is rhetorical)
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April 19
Well, what are the disadvantages? A monument of history and Byzantine architecture. Delightfully
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May 7, 2024
If we talk about Istanbul itself, it just didn't go in, it's very dirty, a lot of people, the food is terrible, cleanliness in restaurants is rare. But about the sights there is a separate story that is definitely worth a look, and do not skimp, it is more interesting with a guide and you will not stand in queues at the entrance, sometimes they are just huge. The mosque is unique in preserving the history of different centuries.
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May 21
A grandiose structure that has survived several empires, there is more in life than in the photo)
There is a tram stop nearby, it is most convenient to get there by it. A lot of seals have also been spotted)
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May 2
We waited 40 minutes for the ticket. Then there's a 40-minute queue at the entrance. The frescoes are preserved. But! 2 hours of wasted time is nonsense
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March 4
It's just an incredibly huge building, very ancient, with a rich history. I advise you to go
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April 12, 2024
Well, what could be the disadvantages of the ancient Cathedral of Constantinople? It's just a must-visit. To touch the history, feel the spirit of the times, admire and put it in the piggy bank of memory. The Council:in order not to stand in a queue for hours, come at 8 o'clock. The ticket offices are open from 9, but you will be the first and you will see the cathedral without a crowd. It's very valuable.
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March 25, 2024
Now it is a mosque. The museum has been preserved, it includes the second tier. For lovers of Byzantium, a visit is a must! It's worth it. But a warning - tickets are expensive, 35 euros! There is a free entrance to the mosque from the facade. You can try to get through, they don't ask for documents. But a few intelligent-looking young people at the entrance will ask questions. You have to convince them that you're going to pray, otherwise they won't let you in. When I was at the museum, I saw that some visitors were clearly not praying downstairs, but were hanging around the hall, looking at the architecture.
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November 3, 2024
A unique place. A historical monument of the antiquity of Byzantium. The walls are decorated with various frescoes. Now it has the status of a mosque.
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April 1, 2024
A stunning cathedral with a centuries-old history! Muslim details against the background of Christian frescoes and mosaics excite the mind. But! Only the second floor is not allowed, although there are a lot of interesting things on the first floor! I was very upset by this fact
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April 19
It is very expensive and there is a huge queue, but you can only look around the perimeter, only Muslims are allowed in the center.
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April 8, 2024
It's just a delight, despite the long queue. By the way, it moves fast, so you shouldn't overpay the locals to get past it.
We were lucky enough to get to the second floor and see the frescoes with our own eyes
On the information stand next to each mural there is a quarkode with which an audio guide is connected (you need to have access to the network). The view from above is simply amazing
But we were not allowed to go to the first floor, to the mosque itself, we tried to pass at different times, not during prayers, but our attempts were stopped ((( passage is only for Muslims
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February 26
A very beautiful majestic mosque, beautifully illuminated at night
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March 29
Why make a paid mosque?.. Well, now there is a queue in the Blue Mosque for the entire length of the territory. Well, it's beautiful from the outside
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November 19, 2024
A grandiose structure. I hope that the Turkish Republic will become richer and will be able to restore this magnificent building properly.
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September 14, 2024
It amazes with its antiquity, admired by people who were able to build this splendor so many centuries ago. And this temple has literally gathered several religions and cultures under its arches, which gives you goosebumps...Christian images from mosaics, Muslim sayings and signs scratched by Vikings....Uhhhhhh..God shows that he is for everyone. and HE'S ALONE)
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March 8, 2024
It's a great place, the atmosphere is unreal. If you are in Istanbul, you must visit. After the visit, there will be a storm of emotions and memories. Just keep in mind that tourists are not allowed to visit during prayer. It is better to look at the time in advance and plan a visit, when I was there, the visit was free
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October 11, 2024
There is no point in writing a review about the mosque itself. This is a story, either you love it and it's interesting, or you don't.
But with our ruble exchange rate, the pleasure is not available to everyone. Admission with a guide will cost 45-50 euros per person.
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August 27, 2023
A beautiful architectural monument. It is definitely worth a visit if you are in Istanbul. The beauty of columns and frescoes is fascinating. It is definitely worth taking a tour, it is very interesting for young people to talk about the cathedral (mosque) and its history.
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January 7
Beautiful and fabulous.It was like being in another world. I feel calm in my soul 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍
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January 18
This is an extraordinary cultural monument, valuable for its history. It's breathtaking. It is impossible to miss a trip to such a holy place.
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May 2, 2024
The ancient, majestic bulk of the Orthodox church is the cradle of Russian Orthodoxy. It is worth visiting Istanbul for this very reason. The Turks, although they made the temple a mosque, did not touch the frescoes. There is something native about this place.
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January 25, 2024
An amazing place! Very beautiful and atmospheric! The place is rich in its history! A huge territory and very beautiful! However, the queue will have to stand at the entrance!
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September 6, 2024
To be honest, there are not enough words to describe the beauty and history of this mosque!!! We went to the mosque itself and to the museum near the mosque. I really liked it! An unforgettable experience!!!
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April 29, 2024
I have dreamed of visiting St. Sophia for a very long time, and finally I have! The size of the space is really amazing, and traces of previous eras are displayed on the walls. Fragments of ancient Byzantine frescoes are strikingly beautiful. I can imagine how majestic the cathedral was when the whole space was decorated with them!
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May 3
Immerse yourself in history. Spare no time and money to look at what is still preserved from the history of Orthodoxy and is still allowed in.
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August 14, 2024
A grandiose structure . Fragments from the Byzantine period are well preserved
Minus - there is no way to see everything from the lower hall, where the mosque is
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January 21
A Christian church. The most monumental building. Must-visit
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February 8
You can talk for hours about this place. It is stunning both in its significance and architecture. But it is still a pity that there are disagreements between all religions. Mine, yours, what's the difference? It would be better to stop all wars, unite, and start looking for cures for all diseases.
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May 13, 2024
Morning and afternoon queues and jostling. In the evening, somewhere after 17 hours, it was quieter, we were almost alone on the second tourist floor before closing, the first floor is only for Muslim Turks. Amazing and a must-visit! Christian churches and mosques were subsequently built on this model. The next day we watched it from Galata hill - it's impressive if it also gets its original red color back...
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April 7, 2024
Very expensive. First, 1.5 hours in line for a ticket, then another hour to enter. To see everything in 20-30 minutes. And 25 euros per person....
With that said, it's not worth it. Any other mosque in Istanbul is much more beautiful and interesting inside. And the entrance to them is free.
Yes, history, yes, the world famous temple/mosque.
But Sofia looks much more impressive from the outside than from the inside. It is definitely not worth spending so much time and money for the sake of several restored frescoes.
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December 31, 2024
I hope someday she will return to the Orthodox world again and there will be praises of Christ and His Mother again, a beautiful Temple!
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March 17
It is a pity that such an architectural object is not in a very decent form. And so, of course, the machine is impressive.
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April 22, 2024
The Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul is an amazing historical structure, striking in its beauty and grandeur. Inside the temple, you can see stunning mosaics and murals preserved from the time of the Byzantine Empire. The building is surrounded by interesting historical buildings such as an openwork fountain and tombs of the Ottoman rulers. A visit to the Hagia Sophia Mosque leaves an unforgettable impression and allows you to plunge into history.
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December 12, 2024
A fascinating must-visit place in Istanbul. I was led to get into a not very crowded day also through the entrance for worshippers
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August 28, 2024
A stunning impression. In the morning, find yourself in a place where the centuries-old walls are decorated with six-winged seraphim and mosaic Orthodox icons (He looks into your soul, and while you walk along the wall, He does not take his eyes off you)
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