The mosaics are wonderful to view but most would enjoy this site more if they reviewed their history first. We felt the audio tour commentary was dry. Apparently some of the Muslim population would like the site converted back into a mosque -- there was a demonstration while we were there.
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Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Sultanahmet | Eminonu District, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ranked #1 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
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Type: Architectural Buildings, Religious Sites, History Museums, Historic Sites
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Spell bound Architecture! A well made decision of converting it into a museum by the Founder. A location unmatched, unparallel to show the world the greatness of Constantinople/Istanbul
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It is a great place to take pictures. Especially from the 2nd floor gallerias.
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The size of this building constructed that long ago, with the granduer and inspiration. It's a neat feeling being in a building with the history of such a crossroads of the world. It's a marvelous experience.
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Wonderful building with much historic significance. Beautiful mosaics. Don't miss it!
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I have wanted to experience Ayia Sophia since I studied architectural history in college -- many years ago. What a significant building in Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history.
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so much history and such a beautiful sight. should be on everybody's itinerary while visiting Istanbul
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Beatiful building. A lot of people. Breathtaking place!
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nice, wonderful, interesting and full of details to discover. an attraction must to see in life.
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A beautiful old place, now a museum. The mosaics were a highlight for me.
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