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Hagia Sophia in Sultanahmet, Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia

Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Türkiye4.7$$

HistoryArchitectureModest dress

Justinian's sixth-century dome still astonishes: gold mosaics above Islamic calligraphy, marble worn hollow by footfall. Dress modestly; the upper gallery is the place to stand.

Best time
Between prayer times
Address
Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya Meydanı, 34122 Istanbul

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