The size and scale of this structure is impressive. As well as his story. The only disappointment was that the cost per visit was set. 50 euros for visiting the 2nd floor and the museum.
We did not go, exorbitant prices for three, something like 10000r, huge queues of about 300 people at the entrance and 200 for tickets, I do not see the point in killing half a day for 30 minutes, from the outside the temple, like all Turkish mosques, does not look good
It looks beautiful, but the most important thing is its history, including those related to the Russian Empire and our state. You can take a tour of the mosque, but everywhere they write that it's free, but in fact it's not, and the cost is kind of wild in my opinion.
I was here in November 2023. A wonderful place! You can see the place where the ancient soldiers stood (footprints are hollowed out (in the course )) The only drawback is that the carpet smells very unpleasant with international feet (I advise you to take shoe covers). But the place is very beautiful! It's a pity that the Ottomans covered everything with plaster.(
By making Sofia a mosque, Erdogan made a big mistake. Many prophecies say that very soon this Temple will be Orthodox again. Well, let's see.
The size of this great Temple is amazing. Slimness, the air inside. An incredible place. Sofia is not a mosque in spirit, and never will be) whatever the Turks depict in it.
It was the first facility in Istanbul.
Of course it's impressive. But it would be even cooler if you could feel it all from the first floor.... But they don't let you in there.
Christian images are covered up.
Well, the price for foreigners for admission (25 euros) is also touching....
It is a very iconic place, everything is steeped in history, and the frescoes that were under the plaster are perfectly preserved. The faces of the saints are as alive
Hagia Sophia is a symbol of Istanbul and its business card! Once in Istanbul, this cathedral cannot be missed. This is history, so be sure to take a guide!
Giant queues. First the queue for tickets, then the queue to enter. Moreover, a ticket at the box office costs 25 euros, and there are stands all around to buy an online ticket, but it will already cost 50 euros! In Sofia itself, only the 2nd floor is available! Earlier
One of the world's most famous places in Istanbul and Turkey. There is a fully manicured area around. Further along the streets you can arrange a good promenade.
Admission is paid and costs 25 euros. The locals themselves do not advise going there and suggest going to the blue mosque, which is opposite.
It is no longer a temple, a mosque, or a museum. Just a building with a history. The price of 25 euros is not worth it
An amazing place! When there is no "service", you can go to a museum and see.
During the prayer, paintings and mosaics are covered with curtains or screens.
A monumental structure. We were in 2022 with an individual tour. Fascinating views and frescoes. It is a pity that it has not been restored for a long time
Everything is fine, only the expensive entrance is better with your own handkerchief, although they sell disposable ones at the entrance. I was pleased with the Wi-Fi and free audio guide in all languages, take a phone with headphones with you
Beauty. There are not many words to choose, you need to look with your own eyes.
Of the cons:
1. You will see ONLY the 2nd floor. Be prepared for this. The ground floor is not accessible to ordinary visitors (only for Muslims, as I was told).
2. Stairs at the entrance and exit to the 2nd floor, made of marble slabs, were sealed with poor wooden decking. Now this beauty is inaccessible to the eyes.
3. The SADDEST THING!!!! When visiting the temple, be prepared for the nervous cries of the guards: "Don't touch!!!!" in completely open areas for visitors. They run and scream. You cannot touch a column or a wall with your finger. Then why, dear ones, do you conduct these excursions and charge 25€???? Either shut down or slow down. That's what I said to the guard: "Shall we go to the cash register for a refund??" He didn't want to and I didn't hear him anymore.
I recommend.
An amazingly beautiful place of incredible energy. Yes, there are long queues, there are a lot of people inside, but it's worth it. Do you understand why the ambassadors of Vladimir the Great decided to be Orthodox
The ambivalent impression of the building. A large and ancient TEMPLE. For all Orthodox, this is a TEMPLE. And let the frescoes be hung and prayer is sung, but this is a GREAT TEMPLE.
Impressions, to be honest, are not quite straight Wow! The ticket is 50 euros, I think it's very expensive(
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Антипов Илья
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April 27
The cathedral evokes mixed feelings, on the one hand it is the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Sophia, on the other the Hagia Sophia mosque surrounded by minarets. When you are inside it, in the center of the hall, it is surrounded by huge black circles with inscriptions in script, reminiscent of the conquest of Constantinople many centuries ago.
The mosque is very valuable for everyone, I read the prayer, I advise everyone who will have the opportunity to visit, you will not regret it, I advise everyone who came to Istanbul
The mosque itself is very beautiful and has a rich history, BUT has the entrance to this mosque been paid for! And the price per person is 25 euros! This is blasphemy, firstly, and secondly, it was possible to put at least a lower price if they decided to make money on tourists