Can you enter Hagia Sophia?

The Hagia Sophia is open in Winter (November to March) from 9 am to 5 pm and in Summer (April to October) from 9 am to 7 pm. The latest you can enter the museum is one hour before closing time.

How much does it cost to go to Hagia Sophia?

There is no entrance fee for Hagia Sophia as it is a mosque now. Is Hagia Sophia closed on Mondays? Hagia Sophia is open everyday as it serve as a mosque today.

How much does it cost to visit Topkapi Palace?

Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 200 Turkish Liras as of 2021. The museum ticket includes the Hagia Irene Museum and the audio guide. If you want to visit the Harem section, you have to pay an extra fee of 100 TL. Admission is free for children under 8 years.

Can you go upstairs Hagia Sophia?

The second floor refers to the upper gallery in the Hagia Sophia. The gallery offers stunning views of the ground floor and you can get an inkling of the former glory of this church. The remaining mosaics are sublime.

How much does it cost to go to the Basilica Cistern?

Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee 2021 Basilica Cistern entrance fee is 30 Turkish Lira per person as of 2021. Children under the age of 7 is free of charge.

Is Topkapi Palace worth visiting?

Cost – Topkapi Palace was among the most expensive attractions we visited in Turkey. If you are spending more than a few days in Turkey, it is definitely worth it to buy the Museum Pass. The normal cost is 100 Tl per person.

What is Harem in Topkapi Palace?

The Harem apartment, where the Sultans lived with their families in private, was the dwelling of the members of the Ottoman Dynasty and the upper-class women of the Harem for centuries. It also functioned as a school with its own rules and hierarchy.

Why is the Basilica Cistern closed?

The cistern is a giant structure covering a rectangular area of ​​140 meters in length and 70 meters in width. Covering a total area of ​​9.800 m2, this cistern has a storage capacity of approximately 100.000 tons of water. The Basilica Cistern will be closed for a while due to the ongoing restoration work.

How do you get to the Basilica Cistern?

The Basilica Cistern is at Sultanahmet Square. You can use the tram that runs between Kabataş-Zeytinburnu to reach the historical building with the Hagia Sophia Museum on one side and the Blue Mosque on the other. After arriving at the Sultanahmet tram stop, the cistern is a short walk away.

How many people visit the Hagia Sophia each year?

As a result of these beauties of Hagia Sophia, every year from the different regions of the world people are visiting to Hagia Sophia. When we look at the current research we can say that each year there are up to 3,5 million tourists are travelling Hagia Sophia and this number is increasing day by day.

How many visitors did the Hagia Sophia have per year?

Hagia Sophia with its 3-3.5 million visitors yearly and magnificent architecture, history, and art is one of the most important tourist attractions in Istanbul. Its breathtaking appearance with its vast size and uniqueness in the most beautiful and historical location of Istanbul makes it Number 1 in tourists’ list.

Why is Hagia Sophia so famous?

As architectural,the cathedral is amazing. Mosaic art is impressive.

Is the Hagia Sophia located in Europe or Asia?

Hagia Sophia is located in Istanbul Turkey. It is at the European part of the city in Sultanahmet area (old town), nearby Topkapi palace in Istanbul. It is within walking distance from the hotels in Sultanahmet.